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All to soon I could here my truck rumbling into my driveway. Edward looked regretful, but I think he knew he had to go. We had spent a few hours with just holding hands and even though I'm getting better I was starting to slowly retreat into my shell and I knew that wasn't good.
"Well Bella I hope to see you tomorrow, I really enjoyed getting to know you I hope we can do this sometime soon again." He said and gave the back of my hand a small kiss. I flamed red and looked down.
"Sure Edward I enjoyed this time too" I said embarrassed. Alice waved to me from the passenger side of the car when I looked back up, I waved back. As I walked in I had a small smile on my lips, was starting to fall for Edward. As soon as I realised this I got depressed.
Why would someone as handsome as Edward possibly want a girl like me, it's basically impossible. I was plain looking with a shit load of problems that Edward didn't deserve to be burdened with. And even if I did have a chance I knew that I wouldn't be able to go as fast as he would want to go. I didn't know how he was but I did now he was a gentleman and very respectful, If after a year of going out he would want intimacy I knew I wouldn't be ready. Or what if he tried to kiss me and I couldn't do it because the only kissing experience I ever had was that one time with Cody and I definitely didn't enjoy that.
I sighed and plopped onto the couch and started reading "The Child Called It" I was ten minutes into it when Arizona sat in my lap and put her head on my chest. I closed my book and petted her head.
"Arizona do you ever think I will ever be normal enough to have a real relationship" I asked Arizona knowing I wouldn't get a straight answer. All she did was lift her head a little and wine deep in her throat. She nuzzled herself back into my chest and quickly falling asleep. I knew I should be getting up and fixing something to eat but I was way to comfortable. I knew in a few hours I would get up and make a jelly sandwich but for now I was perfectly content.
Feeling Arizona's deep breath's and a slight thump from her chest I felt myself slowly falling asleep. When I woke up I noticed that the heat from Arizona was no longer there. I got up and looked around I found her and noticed she had a mouse by the scruff of it's neck still alive in her mouth. I made a face and quickly ran and found some rubber gloves and gently took it from her mouth. I went outside to the edge of the wood a good 100yds from the house and released it.
I noticed how nice of a night it was, there was a warm breeze flowing and the moon shown bright, it gave me hope as I looked up into the sky and saw all the bright stars in the sky. This was my favorite part of moving to Forks when the nights were clear you could see the stars and moon perfectly the one thing in Arizona I could hardly ever do because of how bright the lights were. I sighed and closed my eyes and let a small smile grace my face.
A fallen branch snapped and I was suddenly on high alert. Something was watching me and it wasn't good. I heard vicious growling and when I heard where they were coming from I was surprised. I saw my once sweet puppy suddenly turn into a nasty dog. Her hackles were straight up that made her look a good 10 times bigger. Her lips were threateningly exposed over her pearly white teeth that made her look much more dangerous. She was charging at something unknown to me, and stopped only when she was standing in front of me.
I had to admit this was so much more different then how she was with Edward earlier. I was actually frightened of the very puppy who was snuggling up with me only a few mere hours ago with. Her head was frantically swaying from side to side like she was searching the woods for something. Even though she was small I knew just how deadly she could be. Australian Shepard's were bred to herd, one dog could take down a full grown bull without a scratch. I felt safe with her and I knew I was lucky enough that god thought me special enough to be her caregiver.
Suddenly, very menacingly she slowly crept towards the woods barking loudly, nothing like a puppy and that got me worried about her safety. She may not be acting like a puppy but that was what she was and she could get hurt. The breeze that was once warm and soothing was now cold and frigid and had me shaking. My flight instinct took in effect and I scooped Arizona up and ran with her into the house just as Charlie was walking through the door.
He noticed the fear in my eyes and the fierceness of Arizona and looked shocked and cautious.
"Bella what's wrong" He asked in cop mode.
"Something was outside in the woods watching me Arizona came running out trying to protect me" I struggled to get out, with my breath so ragged. I held Arizona close to my chest and sunk close to the ground remembering the e-mails Cody, I presume had sent me.
"Bella I'm going out there to investigate, if I'm not back in 5 minutes call officer Mark" Charlie said and started to walk out.
"Wait dad-
"No Bella It's my job to protect you and so far I'm doing a shitty job, but no more you will be safe...5 minutes Bella, then call Mark" Charlie said and I noticed the determination in his eyes, he was stubborn and that's were I got it from. Charlie went outside gun poised ready to shoot. I stared at the clock willing for time to go faster and having my daddy come back. As it started to get closer to the 5 minutes without a sound I started to get scared. The door slammed opened and Charlie walked in. I exhaled a relieved breath.
"There was something defiantly out there, but I don't want you to worry Bella. From now on don't go near the woods, unless it's daytime and someone is in the house and outside with you" Charlie came over and sat next to me. He extended his arms unsure if he could hug me or not. I lent into his side and sobbed, I could feel a few tears of his hitting my cheeks.
"Daddy I have to show you something" I told Charlie and he nodded and helped me get up. I went to my room and opened the drawer that held the two e-mails and I showed them to Charlie. When he saw the picture his face filled with horror as tears gathered and flowed from his eyes and he did nothing to show that he wasn't crying. He read the second message and his face quickly changed to six different colors.
"That bastered, how dare he threaten you" Charlie yelled furiously. Then looked me in the eyes.
"Bella is there anywhere you can stay, any friends" Charlie asked and I nodded.
"The Cullens" I said and he nodded and went downstairs.
"Bella pack your stuff if it's ok with them you'll be staying with them over the weekend" Charlie yelled up. I started to pack my duffel bag with my comfy lounge pants and several jeans and a Phoenix High tee-shirt with the wildcat logo, our team mascot on the front. I packed a pair of slippers, my cell charger. I was walking down the steps when I heard my dad talking.
"Hello Mrs. Cullen I hate to disturb you but were having a problem" "yes well I'm sure you heard about what happened to Bella before she moved here" "yes well her rapist got out of jail and escaped custody and now he's threatening her" "Someone was in the woods earlier and almost attacked her and I wanted to know if she could stay with you for the weekend I'm going to busy with this case now and I just don't want to leave her alone" "Also If it isn't to much of a problem could she bring her dog, I feel having Arizona outside with her was the only thing stopping her attacker and It would just make me feel so much better about this situation if-" "Oh thank you Mrs. Cullen I promise Arizona is house trained and very well mannered...I'll be dropping Bella off soon thank you"
Charlie hung up and sighed I decided to make my prescience known and walked into the living room. Charlie looked at me with sad and stressed eyes.
"Ready Bella" He asked and I nodded. Charlie grabbed everything Arizona would need and I grabbed her. The drive to the Cullen's place was quick I knew Charlie was speeding but I didn't care. When we got there Alice was outside looking worried and relieved at the same time. I ran to her and collapsed in sobs once I reached her arms. She enveloped me in a hug and led me inside up to room and let me cry.
Ok so what did you think. That thing about Aussie Shep's is true, mater of fact with out my dog I'd be seriously hurt so many times. working on a farm is very dangerous but when my dogs out there, I know I'm safe. So what did you think exciting huh I may have another chapter up tonight to, !maybe! Please REVIEW!!!
