The Beautiful and the Savvy

Disclaimer: Stephenie Meyer owns Twilight and the story will be following the books; however, I am merely adding my ideas to her lovely saga.

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Chapter 10

**Savanna's POV**

The movie had ended finally… I was anxious, and I'm not entirely sure why. For some reason I was extremely worried about Bella. My gut instinct was telling me that something was wrong. I know I was freaking Jake out, but I couldn't help it.

Truth be told, Bella is like the mother hen to me... and I'm like the little chick. We may be close in age, but Bella has been told by many people—including me—that she has an old soul. She acts like the grown up in any situation.

After Jacob told me those 'ghost stories', or the legends of the Quileute tribe, I felt very uneasy. I felt like they were real; although, I can't put my finger on what was making me feel that way.

I think it was mostly because after the move to Forks, Bella has become very secretive of her life. Everything that has to do with Edward, she seems to tip toe around. I have noticed it. She compromises herself, makes adjustments—they are little things here and there. She acts like I don't pay attention to these things. But remember, I am the little chick. I watch her every move… I always have looked up to Bella. She's been my support over the years.

Maybe I am just jealous that she now has a boyfriend and they are truly committed to one another. I've never had this problem before since this is Bella's first boyfriend… but they have become so serious in their relationship and it hasn't even been very long. A couple of months, of course I don't know the exact number.

Maybe my mind is playing tricks on me because of those stories. Maybe I am superstitious and didn't know it. I have a knack for being silly, especially around Jake. He lets me be me, in every aspect. I think this counts as silly.

I sighed, stretching after sitting on the couch curled up with Jacob so long.

His dark eyes appraised me laced with concern. "Sav, are you feeling alright? You look… sad," he said lightly brushing my cheek with the back of his hand, "Is something wrong?"

I placed my hand on his, trying to will myself to suck it up. If I didn't know what was wrong, there was not a reason for me to worry Jake like this.

I gave him the best smile I could manage and nodded, "I'm fine, hon. I guess…" I paused deciding that maybe telling him what was on my mind might help. Maybe he could help me pick out a solution. I began again, "I am still worried about Bella, I think. It's weird having her gone so much. She is always with Edward these days. I have a feeling it's just latent jealousy, which is stupid and I want to get over it if that is the case… but I don't know. Something just doesn't feel right."

Jacob was quiet for a moment taking in my words. His brows furrowed together as he thought silently to himself. I waited patiently for him to speak. It took him a couple minutes, but he finally looked at me.

"Babe, you know those stories I told you were just legends—if that is what is making you worried. I didn't think twice about it before I just blurted them out like that. I never meant to make you anxious," he said softly, bringing my hand up to kiss, "Regarding the jealousy thing, it is probable. You and Bella have been together so much, you could be having separation anxiety. But you know she loves you. She would do anything for you."

His words calmed my soul. I smiled gratefully at him.

"You have no idea how easily you just lifted my burden away. I tend to over think things. Sometimes, I think that is why I worry so much. It's something I get from Renee," I scooted closer to kiss him, "Thank you."

Jacob returned the gesture before pulling back with a big smile, "Anything for you," he glanced at the clock, "I should get you home before Charlie comes after me with his pistol. He has threatened me with it before."

I laughed, "That sounds like Charlie alright. Speaking of, he hasn't tried calling me or anything. Hm, I wonder what's going on? I know he was watching the game, but he normally keeps an eye on the time to make sure Bella and I are home on schedule."

Suddenly, the fear and anxiety returned. I felt sick to my stomach and I have no explanation for it.

Jacob must have picked up on it. Along with grabbing his keys and a jacket for me, he ran into the kitchen for a paper bag. He led me to the car as the rain poured down on us.

I sat in the passenger seat feeling numb. I clutched the brown paper bag between my fingers until they turned white as snow. I stared at the scenery passing us by.

He went to turn on the radio when I let out a moan of anticipation. He glanced at me, confused.

"Savanna you are seriously scaring me," Jacob confessed, slowing down so we wouldn't hydroplane on the highway.

I leant my forehead against the ice cold glass of the Rabbit's passenger door. "It just came back… Jake something is wrong. I don't know what, but something isn't right," I mumbled softly.

I know he was as lost as I was, but I knew for certain that whatever that something was had to do with Bella, and it was scaring the hell out of me.

He drove as fast as he could in the rain, finally pulling up to the house. The first thing I noticed was that Bella's old, beat up truck was missing. The lights of the house were lit… all except Bella's and my bedrooms.

Panic struck me. It rendered me immobile.

Jacob stared at me, waving his hand in front of my face. I know that he had no idea of what I was feeling… or why I was feeling this way; frankly, neither did I.

"Savanna," he called, but I cut him off before he could say anything else.

I was on the brink of hysteria, "She's gone!" I shoved my door open and ran up to the house. Jacob followed quickly, starting to follow my logic. He was beginning to understand my panic attack.

After attempting to open the door only to find it locked, I stumbled through my purse for the key to the house. My shaking and fumbling wasn't helping at all. Finally, Jake grabbed my hands gently and found the key himself. He shoved the key in the lock and turned it.

I pushed the door open, barely managing to thank him properly. My mind was buzzing and I was hoping that I was wrong about my assumption.

"Dad," I called as I calmed myself enough to walk straight. He wasn't in the living room, yet the television was still on the sports channel. I was really getting freaked out.

I continued on to the kitchen hoping Charlie had just needed a late night snack, but I didn't find him there either. My body wretched at the emotions flowing in me and I ran to the sink before I made a mess. Jacob stood in the doorway looking torn between helping me and stunned that my reactions were so severe.

I rinsed my mouth out, steadying myself. "This is bad, Jake," I murmured through a half sob.

He shuffled across the room and pulled me to him. He stroked my hair gently. "Savvy, babe you have to relax… You're making yourself very sick. When we find Charlie, he will explain what's going on," Jacob looked into my eyes trying to convey his seriousness.

I took a deep breath, forcing myself to pull it together. "I'm sorry; I just have the worst feeling… I-I'm okay," I gave him a half-hearted smile and he nodded knowing that was the best I could do.

We walked upstairs. He wrapped his arms around me from behind to assist me in staying upright. I turned the corner from the stairwell leading to Charlie's room, finding him sitting on his bed. He looked terrible.

I have never seen Charlie look so pale. He was staring through his window out to the street. I walked cautiously to his bed; Jacob had let me go and decided it was best for him to wait in the doorway.

This was a family issue, he didn't want to mess anything up. I was grateful that he stayed in the house, though. I needed his moral support dearly.

"Daddy," I called as my voice cracked from the tears trying to choke me up. I watched his eyes flicker to me as realization came to him.

Charlie shifted from his position, turning slightly to me. When he spoke his voice was hoarse, "Savanna… your sister… Bella left," he said in a pained tone.

The hysteria came flowing back like a river and the breath was knocked out of me. I couldn't seem to stop myself from sobbing.

"Sh-she… she… l-l-le-left," My sobs made my words broken and fragile. I couldn't believe what I was hearing. Charlie gave me a saddened nod and pulled me to him. My vision went completely blurry as I buried my face in his flannel shirt. He gripped me tight. I think he was afraid to lose me, too.

It broke my heart that Bella would leave us like this. I didn't know why yet, but the thought of it was making the emotions in me bubble and boil.

I was mad that she didn't have the decency to tell me and I was crushed that she made Charlie look this way. He didn't deserve this… He hadn't deserved to have his heart broken by my mother first either.

I hugged Charlie, letting him know that I loved him very much and I know that Bella does as well. Whatever is going on, I will be calling her to the carpet. She is going to explain herself to me. She may be a mother hen, but she is also my sister. And I deserve to know what her problem is.

I sat back, looking at Charlie. "Don't worry, Dad. I'll go after her and I'll talk to her," I said determined.

"If she doesn't want to come back, you can't make her Sav," Charlie spoke, letting me get up. He still looked pale.

I walked to the door as I kept my tone even, "I won't make her, I promise. I will be back soon." He nodded a little, sending me the same half-hearted smile that appeared on my face earlier. I ran over and hugged him again before pulling Jacob out to the car.

Jacob watched me tentatively. He was really worried about the both of us. I shuffled to him. "What's going on," he asked, bringing his hands to rest on my waist.

I looked deep into his dark eyes. "I have to go to Phoenix to talk to Bella. I don't know what is going on, but I know that she is hurting Charlie. I can't stand it. Will you stay with him? Maybe have your dad come over too," I pleaded.

"You know I will, Savvy," I watched him heave a sigh before he kissed me, "I'll take you to the airport."

I hugged him tight and we left. The car ride was silent as I tried to reel in my emotions and he collected his thoughts. It wasn't uncomfortable between us. We were just worried about each other, about Charlie, and about Bella.

Despite being angry at her, whatever was going on still made me very worried.

Jacob pulled up to the airport in Seattle, taking my hand in his. "Be careful, please, Savanna," he said looking into my eyes. I kissed his cheek confirming that I would be and started to get out, but he grabbed my hand gently. I felt something in it.

I glanced down to see some cash being given to me. My eyes watered. He was being very sweet. "Jake… you don't need to," I mumbled with a grateful expression.

He shook his head, "I won't take it back. You need it more than I do," Jacob kissed my cheek then, shutting the passenger door.

I waved him off and went to get my plane ticket for Phoenix. There was a storm that rolled in, making many of the flights grounded. It was a good six hours before I was able to board and now I was minutes away from my destination. I had had time to think things through and calmed myself down.

I was still mad at Bella for saying what she had said to Charlie, but I knew she had a good reason for it. She better have a good reason.

I walked off the plane into the terminal when my phone went off. I pulled it out of my purse and glanced at the caller id. My mother was calling me? I flipped it open.

"Hello," I answered in a confused tone. It took my mom a second to register the salutation.

"Savanna," Renee exclaimed sounding frantic, "Bella, she's in the hospital in Phoenix. Your dad said you were on your way. Are you here yet?"

My heart skipped a beat and my phone nearly fell from my grip. I stumbled to a bench not far away, "Bella is in the hospital? What happened?"

"The doctor's are examining her now. They don't know yet. But her boyfriend Edward and his father have flown in; Charlie is on his way as well. Where are you?"

I couldn't believe my ears. What the hell was going on with my sister? This time it was me who had to pause to gather my thoughts.

"Um, I just got off the plane. Was Charlie far behind me?" I forced myself to ask. My mind was moving a million miles a minute. First my sister leaves us and the next thing I know she is in the hospital! I don't understand!

"He boarded a plane right after we got the call which was about an hour ago. I will come get you and he will head to the hospital when his plane arrives. I will be there soon," was the last thing Renee said before she disconnected our call.

I hurried outside to wait for her. Forty five minutes passed and I was in the car my mother rented. She looked worried as well. There was so much tension concerning my sister and her actions.

We pulled into the parking lot of the hospital and Renee lead me to the waiting room lobby. Edward was sitting, appearing anxious himself, but hiding it by reading. I sat beside him as Renee went to check on Bella's condition.

He glanced at me, setting his book down.

"Bella is alright," Edward said looking straight at me.

I shook my head, "She's in the hospital, Edward. What is going on? Why did she come to Phoenix?" I demanded.

He sighed, "We were playing baseball with my family. She just got distant and when I went to speak with her she said that we were too close. She said she couldn't handle being in Forks any longer. She said we were getting way too serious… So she broke it off. Then she took off. I came here to talk to her and try to work things out."

I watched as he spoke. It sounded like something Bella would say… And it matched what Charlie had told me. But somehow I didn't believe it. I needed to speak with Bella myself. It almost seemed like they were hiding something.

"Do you know how she got hurt? What happened to her?" I asked.

Edward nodded, "I told Renee, my dad and I were trying to talk to her and she tripped down a flight of stairs. It was a steep fall and she broke the window at the bottom of them. My father says that she has some nasty cuts and a broken leg, but nothing too serious," he replied.

I held up my hand hearing enough. "Bella and I are clumsy by nature, but that is a ridiculous story. I don't know what you are hiding, but cut it out," with that I found Bella's recovery room.

She was asleep. I sighed as I sat beside her bed.

"Oh, Bells… What have you gotten yourself into?" I laid my head down, holding her hand.

I drifted to sleep, my body was emotionally drained by the time we had arrived at the hospital. Talking to Edward had just made it worse. I knew there was something missing to this puzzle. I would be damned if I can't figure it out.

It was morning before I woke up again. Bella was sitting up, awake and staring at me. She was silent… and knowing that I would be mad at her. She looked ashamed.

I sat up straight, rubbing the sleep from my eyes. "Isabella!" I scolded her ignoring the fact that she was laying in a hospital bed.

Bella met my gaze, "Sav… don't yell at me. I know why you are mad, you just… I can't tell you what happened," she blurted out.

I blinked, "Why the hell not?"

She bit her lip, glancing at something behind me. I turned to look, but didn't see anything. I looked back at her as she gave a sigh.

"Never mind, I will tell you, but you have to swear to keep this between us Savanna. What I am about to tell you must remain a secret," Bella gave me a serious look as she spoke.

Aha! I knew she was hiding something from me. I bet it has something to do with Edward and why he lied to me last night.

I crossed my arms across my chest. "Then speak, Bella. I won't say anything, but you owe me the explanation, especially after your stunt with Charlie," I leaned back waiting.

Bella stared at her hands. Her eyes were sad and apologetic, "I… I'm so sorry. I had to tell Charlie that so that I could go. Savanna, Edward and his family are different. They are…" she paused, glancing behind me again.

I did the same, this time seeing Edward standing there. I was confused. What did she mean by different? He nodded his head as if giving her permission to finish talking.

She continued, "They are vampires. I was in danger and we had to get away from Washington to protect me. I wanted you and Charlie to be safe. I never intended to hurt either of you. I know this sounds crazy, but it's true."

I stared at her dumbstruck. Vampires? Like the supposedly fictional creatures that suck your blood?

Edward stepped forward, "Yes, Savanna, like the creatures that suck your blood. That is what my family and I are. But unlike many of our kind, we do not drink the blood of humans. We get our nourishment from animals. Bella is my mate. That is why our relationship is so deep in so little time," he filled in what Bella could not.

He… he heard my thoughts. I was kind of freaked out, but at the same time it made sense. What Jacob told me in the legends… some of it was true. The 'Cold Ones' must be vampires and that is why the Cullens' can't step foot on the reservation.

Bella watched me intensely. Edward was by her side when I looked up. He gave me another nod. "Yes, all of that is true as well."

"Stop doing that…" I shot, getting out of my chair and stepping back. Bella reached over, pulling on my arm.

"Don't leave, Sav, please," she pled with tears in her big brown eyes.

Finally I sighed, rubbing my forehead. "So… okay, The Cullen's are vampires. You are dating a vampire… and you faked a break up because you were being chased by… a vampire that isn't like the Cullen's?" I was trying my hardest to wrap my head around the information.

It was complex, but it was also very clear. Could it be possible? Apparently, it could…

Bella was the one who spoke. "Yes, his name was James. He was a tracker and he wanted to play a game because he was intrigued by Edward and my relationship. Vampires usually don't find humans for mates, but I am Edward's singer. That means my blood called to him strongly. Remember when we first came to Forks High? That was why he left for two weeks. I'm sorry we couldn't tell you. I wanted to so bad, but I wanted their secret to be safe. Will it be safe with you?"

I looked at my sister finally feeling the jealousy and anger wash away. My sister was happy, even though she was injured. Edward was perfect for her. He was everything she had ever imagined and much more.

I smiled, "I won't tell a soul. Not even Jacob."

Edward gave me a friendly smile. "My family is grateful. Thank you Savanna," he went to shake my hand and I hugged him.

Bella smiled widely, "Thanks, sis."

A/N: Here it is! Savanna picks up on the little details, as Bella did. I wanted you to see her connection with her sister and their connection with Charlie along with her thoughts and feelings. :D

Yes, I know I clued Savanna in to the Cullen's secret, I promise that I have a reason for it. It will be explained in future chapters.

Next point of view will come through Edward. Stay tuned!

Thank you to everyone that continues reading and reviewing. I know that this is another Twilight-filled story. I want it to follow along with the books but I don't want it to bore everyone since we all know what happened to begin with. I have lots of drama, suspense, friendship, and romance planned. So please read and if you feel like it- review. I would absolutely love to hear your comments and thoughts. Good, bad, and in between. Thank you again. I will update soon.

And lastly, thank you to my beta- TwilightGuru09.

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Ebony