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CHAPTER 8: A Day With Billy And Meeting Sam.
Wednesday morning rolled around. It was early when Charlie woke me from my peaceful slumber. I did not want to get up, I was warm and cosy. I buried my head deeper under the duvet, as I heard Charlie call my name for about the tenth time. I was suspended from school, you would think that one little lie in, would be acceptable, but apparently not, according to Charlie. As he was up, the whole world had to be up as well. Throwing on my jumper over my pyjamas and stomping downstairs, I was greeted with an amused Charlie, as usual coffee in hand. I knew I was a complete state, morning is definitely not a good time for me. My hair stuck out at impossible angles, I had sleep stuck in my eyes, all in all, I could say I looked the business, NOT! I drew daggers at Charlie as he watched me move around the kitchen trying to win a war with the damn coffee machine, which by the way I was seriously losing, until Charlie came over and flicked a switch on the back of the stupid thing.
"Yeah, that's right, now you work, stupid thing" I grumbled.
Charlie chuckled at my impatience.
"So, you'll be spending the day with Billy, he's a great guy, take time, get to know him kid" said Charlie warmly, he really thought highly of Billy. He had been the only real friend dad had had. Billy had helped him cope through the divorce from Renee, my mom. I was happy he had Billy at least.
"Yeah, fine dad, just you know, be careful at work ok" I said softly.
"Always am kid, get yourself organised, Billy is expecting you in the next hour" he replied.
With that, he was gone.
I looked at the clock, it was seven am, huffing to myself, most people in Forks would still be sleeping soundly. No fair. I grabbed my coffee, taking it upstairs with me to throw some clothes and start another war, with my hair this time. I had already decided, having noticed yesterday, that I was going to help clean Billy`s house. It was your typical man pad. I know it was difficult for him and Jake to keep on top if it, what with Jake at school and Billy chair bound. I was determined to get some order put in the place. Billy had as I said earlier, helped my dad, it was time to give something back. Once dressed, I spent about ten minutes in the kitchen cupboard, grabbing cleaning products left, right and centre. My plan was starting to take shape, I would do some cleaning then make both Billy and Jake a home cooked meal. They too, seemed to survive on takeaways consisting mainly of pizza. The pizzeria owners in Forks, must be very happy with their booming business. Well not tonight.
Putting my supplies in the giant black bag I had found, I headed out to my truck.
Arriving at La Push, I stepped out of the truck, it was raining again. The weather in Washington State was consistent, I'll give it that. Constant rain, falling in different directions, some days it was cold and wet, others it was extremely humid with a side dish of rain. This was the weather I hated. I smiled and thought of quill in that second, contemplating whether to phone and tell him I was all hot and wet. I snickered, he would just love that. Giving myself a shake before I ascended to Billy and Jake's porch, realising that Quill had turned me into a mini perv, after only one day.
I came out of my little Quill mood and knocked the door, which was opened by an extremely tired looking Jake.
"Bella?, Jeese I forgot about you coming here, sorry, come in, come in" he said ushering me inside.
"Good Morning to you too, sunshine" I responded with a cheeky grin.
As we walked inside, I was hit by the smell of sweat, burnt toast, and men. Not such a nice combination at this time in the morning, if you ask me that is. Billy as always, was situated near the television.
"Hey Bella, you'll be hanging with Mr cool today" he said jokingly.
I laughed at his antics, "Good Morning Billy" I said leaning down to kiss his cheek.
"Hey Bell`s, no fair, how come dad gets all the attention" grumbled Jake.
"Well, he remembered I was coming, for starters" I responded quickly. My face red, from the thought of Jake kissing me.
"Sure,Sure" said Jake smiling.
"Now go get yourself ready for school, some of us here aren't suspended, remember, I'll make you some breakfast then you can go, ok" I said in a mothering tone, which I hadn't ultimately meant. Billy looked at me, his eyes shining clearly with happiness.
"Your a good girl Bella" said Billy.
I just smiled and set about making toast for Jacob. As I worked my way around the black`s kitchen, I noticed things were everywhere, a broken lightbulb in a drawer beside forks, spoons and knives in another drawer which was overstuffed with towels. Why? Organisation skills were lacking in this household big time. I really had my work cut out. Oh well, it's got to be done. Jake appeared suddenly by my side, frightening me slightly, resulting in me bumping my head on the cupboard. Not good.
"Eat your toast Jake then get, I have work to do here and I don't need you harassing me" I said jokingly.
Billy just chuckled, watching our interactions. Trust him.
Jake consumed his breakfast greedily, he really did have an appetite like a horse, four slices of toast and three coffees in his belly, he leaned down to hug me and off he went stating he would see me later.
As soon as he left, I started my mission of bringing order to the kitchen, it only took me an hour. Counters bleached and cleansed, the never ending mountain of dishes washed dried and put away in their proper places. The cooker, dusted, yes dusted, I actually wondered if Jake and Billy ever used it. The utensils put away in a drawer together. The floor washed and cleaned too. All in all I was pleased with my work. I looked at my watch, it was now half nine. Productive morning so far. I decided to make myself and Billy a coffee.
I tool a seat on the battered sofa in the living room near to where Billy sat. He was engrossed in some cheesy morning chat show, shaking his head, " Why would you want to air your dirty laundry in public?" He asked nobody in particular. I just shrugged my shoulders, handing him his cup. He then switched off the googlebox as I call it and faced me.
"Listen, thanks for helping with the tidying and stuff, I really appreciate it Bella!" he said softly.
"Its no biggie Billy, I'd rather be busy here, than stuck at home with nothing to do" I said smiling.
Billy looked at me intently, as if he wanted to talk to me about something.
"How are you really Bella?" and there it is.
"Billy, I'm fine, it was tough at first, but they weren't all that, I'm presuming your on about my breakup?" I said.
"Yeah Bella, that's what I want to know, did the cullens harm you in anyway?" He asked looking straight at me.
I heaved a sigh, how the fucking hell do I answer this one? I can't sit here and tell him that the cullens were actually a coven or family as they liked to regard themselves, of vampires who had with all intents and purposes treated me like a pet. Sucking me dry of my emotions, playing that famous game of dress up Bella, fuckward dazzling me into believing I actually lived him. Thinking about everything again, made me angry which I think Billy could see. I bit my bottom lip nervously.
"Its ok Bella, you know, to still be angry about it, your only human after all" said Billy gently.
"Yeah, you don't need to remind me of that one" I muttered under my breath, hoping Billy hadn't heard me. Luckily he didn't.
"Look, shit happens Billy, sorry for swearing, but it's true and at the end if the day, I honestly am better without them, they were like leeches at times" I stated.
Billy seemed quite taken aback when I classed them like leeches, like he knew what they were or something. But that was impossible, nobody knew what they were, apart from me obviously.
"Well, if you ever do need to get anything off your chest and don't want to talk to your dad about it, then I'll be here, ok?" Said Billy, smiling again.
I watched him carefully, his eyes had bored holes in my soul. He was definitely hiding something, or at least knew more than he was letting on.
Hmmmm ...
I decided to get back to work, this time I attacked Jake's room. To say it was a bombsite would be a total lie, because it was way worse than that. Damp towels, dishes, dirty underwear which again my turned red when I saw them but that was nothing compared to my reaction to the small pile of Jake's pornographic magazine collection. My jaw fell, my eyes almost popped out of their sockets, how could Jake look at this stuff, I mean, this was my little Jake, hang the fuck on, my little Jake, where the fuck had that come from? I reasoned with myself that Jake was a growing boy, nearly a man. He could do what he wanted. This still didn't help with the emotions raging through my body. I made the decision to get some fresh air, as I needed it badly.
I walked out of the room, dumping the dirty clothes and towels in the washing machine. Switching it on, I told Billy I was going for groceries for dinner. He just grunted, again engrossed on another chatshow. He seemed obsessed. Grabbing my keys, I headed out.
The general store was five minutes away, yeah I could have walked there, but number one, I was being a slightly lazy bitch today and number two, it was pissing from the heaven's. Not a good combination. I reached the place quickly, grabbing a basket and pulling the shopping list out of my pocket and slowly wandering around. The store was quiet, I heard a couple laughing together in the next aisle, they sounded so happy. Lucky for some. I had picked up some cheese, milk and vegetables so far. As I turned the corner, I banged into what I thought was a brick wall which turned out to be a person.
"I'm sorry, I wasn't looking where I was going, I do apologize for my clumsiness" I said looking up.
Looking up, my eyes were met with a tall, bare chested smiling handsome man.
"Bella Swan, long time no see" he said smiling widely.
"Do I know you?" I asked nervously.
"I'm Sam, Sam Uley, I was the one who found you" he said quietly.
I knew my brow was furrowed in concentration, found me? When,? What?
Then I was hit with the bricks of realization.
This was The Sam, who had found me that night after fuckward left me. I hadn't obviously registered what had happened that night due to the fact I had been fucked about big time and was wallowing in self pity etc but don't get me started again because we will be here all day and I know some of you have places to be. Anyways, I looked at him.
He was huge, tall and bulging with muscles. Wow! He looked like a bodybuilder slightly only alot more healthier, without the popping veins.
"Well I can say thanks to you now for finding me, before you ask, I'm fine, haven't Ben better" I said smiling.
Sam looked me up and down, "Well, you look fine, good in fact"
Just then a small woman appeared by his side.
"Sam, I couldn't find the barbeque sauce, oh, who's this?" She asked curiously.
"Emily, this is Bella Swan, Bella, this my fiancee Emily Young" said Sam smiling, his eyes shining brightly. You could see in them how much love he held for this tiny woman next to him.
"Its nice to meet you Bella" she said warmly.
"You too, look, I really have to be going, I'm running late" I said making my excuses to leave.
"Well it was nice to see you again under better circumstances Bella" said Sam.
"Yeah, you too n thanks again" I said hurriedly.
I walked away quickly, grabbing what I could from the next aisles. I think I only got half of my list. There was something about Sam Uley which had disturbed me. I couldn't put my finger on it and to be honest, I don't think I really want to find out what it was.
I paid for the shopping and headed straight back to Billy`s.
Weird feelings were coursing through my body and I didn't like it one bit.
