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The entire ride back was paradise compared to the one coming out there.
Like imagine:
Taking seemingly short, roomy yet enjoyable flight with a newfound friend. Where major bonding occurs that draws you two closer together.
VS
A loud family road trip, cross country. Where everyone's been cramped into this tiny clown car for the last week and a half. Followed by horrific off key nonstop karaoke from the driver…
Anyway, Jane and I really made the most out of our 14-hour flight.
Speedy, I know but that's the way the Volturi tend to do things, even in the air.
I'm pretty sure though I spent at least 6 to 8 of those hours asleep on Jane's shoulder and later lap in the beginning.
The way that both the pixie and Bella were constantly rushing around, wiggling an' jiggling in their seats. Creating such a tense atmosphere, it made it hard to ignore much less sleep.
So I was grateful to be catching any Zzz's once I relaxed.
Jane didn't mind, in fact when I awoke she had a cup of coffee waiting for me.
Fresh from the lounge, Italian blend of course.
As I sipped my drink and tasted the Italian pastry she'd found in the mini fridge. I listened to her stories of her early life and the missions she had gone on.
My new "mate" was very interesting to say the least and we definitely shared a common ground:
Neither of our human lives had gone well.
She and her twin, "Alec" were accused of witchcraft from a young age. Due to their equally powerful "gifts" and finally condemned to burn as teenagers. If it wasn't for Aro and his precise timing, they would have died there at the stake.
No wonder there's a kindred spirit between us. We're both survivors, each hiding their heart behind a mask to the public.
Jane also filled me in on being a Vampire and the Law. And what it consists of.
The thing I found I liked most about my angel was that she didn't sugarcoat anything but gave it to me straight.
Before the plane landed we exchanged information. Emails, cellphone numbers… that kind of stuff. So we could keep in contact due to Jane being needed back at headquarters.
We joked about not worrying what time to call because Vampires don't sleep at all apparently.
With one last hug she left me a couple yards away from my house in the woods.
"Are you sure you'll be alright?"
she asked,
"Positive, I would know the way blindfolded"
"This is going to be so hard" she said breathing in my scent.
"I know, but it's only a few months. Not years or centuries by your standards. Besides, I have your number now. We'll talk every day, when I call"
She growled playfully, "You had better or I will be leading the search party."
I watched until she sped away through the trees and began my short hike.
The second I rang the doorbell,
I could hear Charlie jump out of the recliner and stumbling hurriedly to the front door "Bella?!"
He heavily breathed before taking a second look. "Olivia?! ..."
"I've been waiting for you to call me" said Charlie as he ushered me into the house.
"Sorry it took me so long. That wicked storm caused a power outage and my phone died." (I'd flipped to the weather on King 5 once we started to experience turbulence as we headed into Seattle.)
"Luckily I made a new friend at the convention who gave me a ride"
Charlie raised an eyebrow, "A friend you say? Boy or Girl?"
"A girl, her name is Jane. She's attending the School I applied to"
He smiled, "So you found one that you like? That's very good honey, Where?"
I handed him the brochure Heidi printed out and saw his eyes widened. Before he could say anything though. I spoke up
"Hey do you mind if I pop in and take a shower? I need to get warm after being out in that rain."
"Sure, sure" he acknowledged my soggy shoes and drenched raincoat Jane lent me.
Yeah, walking out of those woods I got really dumped on.
"I'm proud of you!" he called as I trudged up the stairs.
"Thanks," I yelled back,
"You haven't seen or heard from Bella have you?"
I bit my lip as soon as the shower started "I'm sure where ever she is, she's fine!"
(I hope… for your sake, Charlie) I added to myself.
(Kind of short, I know but it needed a calm filler chapter before the next batch of chaos reigns in the form of the Cullen's return...)