Chapter 11 (I do not own anything) Read and Review please.
Jasperpov
She starts laughing.
"I'm serious Bella."
Carlisle cuts me a look shaking his head.
"I'm sorry I went against you Carlisle but she needs to know these things. What good is it to try and shelter her from everything if anything it could prove to be more dangerous?
"Or you just put her even more in harms way!" Carlisle snaps at me.
"This is something that is sworn to secrecy amongst their people such as we do not wish everyone to know who we truly are. Do you not understand what you might have just done Jasper? You better hope that this Paul was willing to let her know eventually. Bella you will have to be extra careful now not to set this shifter off. If I were you I'd wait and see if he's willing to tell you himself before spouting something like this off. They are proven to be very temperamental creatures."
"All the more reason!" I was getting mad at Carlisle for this I disagree she's better protected and prepared if she knows!
Bella reaches to her temples as we continue to argue this.
"So I'm dating a wolf? How does that work exactly I mean how is he a wolf?"
"He shifts at will. Or at times if they get too pushed over the edge they will shift without warning."
Bella laughs and we all look to her oddly.
"So what else is out there?"
"How do you mean? And I hardly think this is a laughing manner…" Edward asks.
"Well there's you guys then Paul what else besides us humans? What are the odds that I end up dating a shifter or whatever you call it?"
Maybe in a couple more years you could be dating me instead. I think selfishly. Edward picks up on this and rolls his eyes. I smirk and shrug.
"Baby girl I think it's best you break it off."
"Emmett you can't decide things like that for her." Carlisle says.
Unfortunately that I do agree with she has to make her own mistakes and choices but I don't like it, not one bit.
"He's right unfortunately let her see for herself what she's getting into."
Edward looks to the three of us and slams his fist down. Bella jumps and Emmett pulls her into his lap eyeing Edward.
"Don't be a dick." Emmett says.
"Edward watch your temper and Emmett watch your mouth around Bella."
Bella sighs leaning back her arms crossed about and her legs crossed at the ankles.
"I think I'm going to bed now."
"Bells…" Emmett says looking crushed as she heads upstairs.
"It's ok Em I'm not mad well not anymore I understand. But do not follow me again. I have the right to have some sort of privacy you all must understand that. I mean honestly how would have any of you felt if it was the other way around?"
We all nod feeling like complete jerks.
"Bella is right." Carlisle says as we hear her door shut.
"You boys have to let her breathe."
"And what happens when this wolf loses his cool and rips her damn face off."
Carlisle closes his eyes in thought and I sense a huge wave of emotions coming from him. That would kill him if something happened to her. It's pouring from him.
"That's something we just have to pray doesn't ever happen."
"Just pray that's your answer?" Edward says bitterly and scoots back from the table.
"While we pray that Caius doesn't cause her harm as well? We're going to let her continue this relationship and continue to do NOTHING about this king stalking her?"
Carlisle shakes his head.
"I've already sent out a letter to the kings in which I will meet with them personally."
"And in the meantime we just sit and wait?"
Edward slams down the back of his chair. His emotions that of fury fear and love. He storms out of the house slamming the door causing the entire house to shake.
Hours go by he doesn't return. Carlisle sighs and heads out the door to go find him. Emmett's looking to an Rubik's cube confused as he twist all the colors about trying to solve it but I sense his desperation as well.
"Jasper…" He says putting the cube down.
"Yes?"
"If this Paul or Caius hurts her there will be no stopping me…"
I nod.
"Right along with you brother."
He nods.
We both jump up as the terrifying shrieks come from Bella's room.
We appear at her door and open it.
"Jesus!" Emmett says rushing over as she's in the corner of the room.
"He was here!" She screams at us.
We both narrow our eyes but smell nothing.
"I'll check outside just try to calm her down Jazz." Emmett says and dashes out.
I scoop her up and lay her down. I check her over her heart's going ninety to nothing.
"Shh…" I lay down on the bed and pull her in between my legs.
"Calm down now darlin'."
I narrow my eyes down completely blown away as she's sound asleep now. What the hell? Bella never falls asleep that easily especially after one of her night terrors. Emmett walks in seeing this.
"Damn Jazz what did you do to her."
"Nothing she just sort of passed out on me."
"Well is she ok?"
"Calm down Emmett." I say as he's freaking out.
"There was no sign no scent nothing."
"I think it was simply a nightmare. With everything that's going on she's not sure what's real or not anymore."
Emmett walks over and runs a hand along her forehead and moves the hair from her face.
"Think Edward's ok?"
"Yeah he'll be alright."
Emmett nods and sits beside us kicking back.
"What do you think about going to school with her after the summer?"
I chuckle softly.
"I must admit I hated the idea. I was never one for school but with everything that's been going on. I think it's what's best and who knows with Bella you and Edward maybe I can bring myself to enjoy it again for the most part."
"Ever feel like you can do anything as long as Bella is around?"
I nod.
"All the time."
"Deep down you want this Paul dead as well don't you?"
"You've no idea brother."
He laughs softly.
"Oh believe me I do."
Carlisle appears at the doorway peeking in.
"Is she alright?"
We both nod.
"Another night terror."
"One of her worst she actually thought he was here Carlisle but there was no sign or scent."
He closes his eyes for a moment.
"I might have to take a different approach with her."
"Such as?"
"There is medication for such things."
Emmett shoots up.
"No you're not putting our baby girl on some sort of medication."
"Emmett if she keeps this up it could prove to do her more damage than taking a simple pill."
"What would this pill do to her?"
"I don't know yet I haven't even decided what she should take if anything."
"If we take out this king she'd be better!"
"If it was that easy son don't you think I would?"
"Carlisle's right Emmett we've to be careful with the Volturi."
"Did you find Edward?"
Carlisle shakes his head.
"I suppose he'll return when he's good and ready."
Carlisle says heading out.
Bellapov
"Someone's looking awfully spiffy." Emmett says as I make my way down the stairs.
"Thanks Em!"
"Where you off to darlin'?"
Angie's picking me up.
Carlisle looks over at me whilst flipping through one of his medical books.
"So you two made up I take it?"
"In a way yes."
"That's very good Bella. I think it'd be good for you to go have some girl time. Just keep in mind the rules. No drinking no parties."
I nod.
"I long sense learned my lesson."
He nods and goes back to his book.
"Where's Edward?"
They all look to one another.
"He needed a bit of a break." Carlisle says.
"Um ok…"
I peck Em and Jazz on the cheek and hug Carlisle on my way out.
"Hey girl." Angie says as I get in.
"Hey." I reach over and hug her.
She puts a Justin Timberlake CD in and takes off. I laugh in thought this is the singer that Emmett calls q-tip something about his fuzzy hair but it's not so fuzzy as it was when this guy was younger. Actually I thought he got more attractive over the years he was a silly looking boy. Girls swooned for him but I wasn't much of a Timberlake fan. Angie's always loved him. I wondered if there was anyone I did find thoroughly attractive in the singer/artist world or celebrity wise. Then I think of the three vampires at home and scold myself. Idiot…
I sigh and lean back.
"You ok there?"
"Peachy."
She laughs.
"Another words not so much?"
"Let's just say life's been a bit complicated and awkward to say the least."
Once we get to Port Angeles Angie pulls into a restaurant. Angie was slightly a year older than me and already had her license and a car. I had my permit but my license I can't get till my birthday.
"So what've you been up to?" Angie asks as we wait for our food.
"Well I'm kind of sort of dating Paul I suppose now…" I think? I haven't heard from him since him and Edward's little tango.
I shrug in thought.
She nods.
"That's cool I guess."
"Angie? What's wrong?"
She sighs and I see a few tears coming from her eyes.
"Angie?!"
Angie's not really a crier and now I'm very alarmed.
"Bella…"
She shakes her head wiping her eyes.
"I'm pregnant."
My eyes widen and my heart starts to race. That son of a bitch… I close my eyes trying to calm down.
"You mean…" I hint.
She nods.
"Why do you have to be the smart one and I'm the fucking idiot?"
"Jesus…" I say in thought feeling nauseas.
"Jake's?"
She nods again.
"Does he know this?"
"No."
"Angie… How long have you known?"
"Just a couple days."
I take her hand not sure what else to say or do. I mean I can't very well lecture her on the matter she's already done the deed and for me to sit here and say I told you so well that's a bitch move.
"He needs to know so he can take some responsibility. You shouldn't have to go through this alone."
She nods but is wiping her eyes. The waitress looks to us oddly as she serves our food.
"I'm so sorry Angie…"
"My parents are going to kill me."
Ugh I think of what Carlisle and the boys would do to me if I came home knocked up. I cringe and chills fill me. Carlisle would have a runaway. I wouldn't blame him either. She's barely 16 now too young… Damn poor Angie. I wanted to kill Jake. I narrow my eyes noticing something else.
I grab Angie's arm and see a perfect hand mark that's bruised over.
"Angie who the hell did that to you?"
She blushes and looks around.
"It was an accident."
"Um hell no that's no accident."
I raise her arm a bit more and my eyes widen.
"ANGIE!"
"Shh.. Jesus Bella keep it down would ya?!"
"Is he fucking hurting you?" I was FUCKING PISSED NOW.
"Bella stop that I'm fine it was an accident. It's not going to happen again."
"How many times Angie?"
"What do you mean?" She half laughs and it pisses me off more that she's trying to play this off like it's no big deal the bruises on her are massive.
"Angie please…"
"Bella I just need my friend right now not lectures or you checking me over as if you're Doctor Cullen."
"Maybe he should check you out." I wasn't kidding in fact I planned to tell Carlisle as soon as I got home I don't' care if I upset her or if she never talked to me again. I don't want my best friend fucking dead. That bastard!
"Could we just please be like old times and eat and have a good time."
I take it and shove it back for now but this was far from over. I wasn't going to let this asshole hurt Angie. I close my eyes and nod unfolding my fist.
I do my best to laugh every once awhile and make her feel better and do as we use to but I was still fuming and scared for her. If she's pregnant and he loses his temper… I felt so sick on the thought I couldn't even finish my food.
I calm down a bit more as we drive to the theater. Only when we arrive I knew things were about to get out of hand. I love Angie like a sister we've been through hell together. I see him standing there with Paul and the other guys.
"Um Angie did you know about this?"
"No actually he said he had something to do today."
But I notice she's shaking as if she's didn't expect to see him.
"Are you ok?"
She smiles but she looks like she's about to have a meltdown.
We get out of the car and she immediately walks up to this Jake ass and starts apologizing. I look to Paul curiously. He just shrugs.
"Why didn't you tell me you were going out Angie?" He snaps.
"I'm sorry I know I should have but…"
Jake turns to me as if I'm the enemy but he grabs her arm roughly.
"Hey you don't touch her like that."
I grab Angie's other arm softly and try to pull her towards me.
"This is none of your concern."
"Come on babe." Paul says and takes my hand trying to lead me away.
But I turn back and he's ripping into her.
"Is he always like this?"
Paul turns back.
"Actually no something's rather come over him lately not sure what it is."
"Paul he's been beating on her!"
Paul looks to me wide eyed.
"You certain?"
I nod.
"Jacob Black?" He says as if saying his full name would change my answer.
"She's got bruises all down her right arm."
Paul starts walking back over towards them.
"Hey Angie…" He says softly but takes her hand in his own and raises it.
He turns back to me then to Jake.
"Are you doing this shit?!"
He ignores Paul and rolls his eyes as he yanks Angie back by the hand and starts walking off with her. Angie looks scared as hell.
"Let her go Jake I'm taking her home."
I walk over and grab her other hand and start leading her to the car.
"Bella please you're upsetting him."
"Then let him be upset he has no right to talk to you the way he does or to be causing you harm."
I get her inside the car and shut the door I go to get in the driver's seat and Jake's making his way over. He blocks the door folding his arms about.
"Get away from the fucking door."
"Make me."
I try to shove him away but he's like a brick.
"Jake knock it off let them go home!" Paul yells making his way over.
"If you ever touch Angie again I'll make you wish you were never born you piece of shit." I yell in his face.
I gasp as his eyes flicker and he starts to shake.
"NO JAKE!" Paul yells.
Jake pens me to the car.
"You best watch your back."
Paul grabs Jake by the arm.
"LET'S GO!" Paul says in a stern demanding yell.
He forces Jake into a pickup.
Paul makes his way back over to me and pecks me on the lips.
"I'm very sorry for all this. I will deal with Jacob."
I nod as he makes his way back to the truck. I put my fingers to my lips as he drives away. Now that wasn't so bad yet awkward considering the situation. I get in the car and Angie's bawling and shaking. I start the car and head back to Forks. I take her hand as I try to think of what to do. I knew I was driving illegally as well but I had my permit and there was no way I was letting her drive in this condition.
"I want you to promise me you will stay away from him."
"I can't…"
"Of course you can we'll get the police involved."
She half laughs between her tears.
"You don't understand…"
"Try me."
But it occurs to me as I think on this. What Jasper said… He's a wolf aka shifter… Jake's eyes flickered to that of a wolf's eyes as well I swore… I look over at Angie and softly say.
"He's got a secret. A big one in which you can't tell anyone and you can't call the police because of this secret?"
Her jaw drops.
"Paul told you?"
I shake my head.
"He doesn't know I know."
She nods.
"Call your parents you're staying with me tonight. We'll watch some movies eat ice cream or something." I squeeze her hand as she takes out her cell and calls.
She gets the ok and I pull into the drive knowing I'm about to upset her even more. But I knew Carlisle would take care of her and help her. I take her hand and lead her inside. I notice Edward still isn't back but Jasper and Emmett are playing a video game as they look over.
"Thought you two were going out."
"Change of plans. Jasper I need you please."
He narrows his eyes and places down the controller. I make my way over to him and whisper in his ear that she may need some influencing. He nods but looks confused.
"Carlisle…" I call as I knock on his office door.
"Come on in dear."
I look back to Angie and smile but pull the door behind me shut as I try to hurriedly tell Carlisle what I need before she plans an escape on me. He nods once I'm done explaining and makes his way out following me.
I'm thankful to see Jaspers got her sitting at the couch and he's holding her hand soothingly. I mouth the words thank you and he nods.
Carlisle holds out his hand.
"And how are you today dear?" He smiles and Angie smiles back.
"I'm fine."
He nods.
"Why don't you and Bella come with me my dear?"
She looks to me confused and I give her a simple nod.
After some convincing on mine and Carlisle's part and with me right there for everything she allows him to examine her. I wince at the amount of bruises that was on her. Carlisle was gentle, professional and beyond nice to her. Which I knew helped never did he judge her or seem harsh and he tried to smile every now and then but even I saw his face when he looked upon the bruises.
After all that I lead her to the bedroom and start a movie as I start some popcorn for her and get some soda. As I'm standing at the microwave though I break down hoping no one can hear me through the popping of the corn. But Jasper can sense me and I feel his arms wrap around my waist.
I turn around and cry into his chest. He kisses the top of my head.
"He's going to kill her one day."
"Who is?" I turn to see Emmett entering the kitchen as well now.
"My friend's boyfriend has got her knocked up and is abusing her."
They both look to one another. I sigh knowing she's up there and needing me.
"I'll have to explain more later she needs me."
They nod but look lost.
I hurriedly wash off my face and dry it off. Last thing she needs is me being an emotional mess. She's the one this is happening to. I turn to a knock on the door. Emmett rushes over and opens it we all were hoping for Edward I think wish was silly because he wouldn't knock he'd just come on in. Emmett looks to me stepping back his eyes black.
"Paul?"
Paul nods as I make my way over. I step outside with him and pull the door shut.
"Is something wrong?"
He shakes his head.
"He won't hurt her again…"
I nod.
"Are you ok?"
I shake my head stupid fucking emotions I feel like such a girlie girl sometimes! My bottom lip quivers and Paul pulls me into his chest.
"I'd no idea. I'm sorry. What he did there is no excuse for that…"
He pulls back looking me in the eyes and caresses my cheek but leans down and this time actually gives me a real kiss. He presses me against the house not breaking away. I don't fight it… instead my arms go around his neck.
I look over though and see Edward has finally come home he shakes his head looking to us and heads inside I jump as the door slams. I swallow back and drop my hands.
"You ok?"
I nod.
"That was just a bit awkward was all."
"Yeah he didn't look too thrilled with me." Paul half laughs.
"But I don't regret it." Paul says and starts heading back to his mustang.
"Goodnight babe."
"Night."
I say and watch as he drives off. Honestly I wasn't sure what I felt. I wasn't sure if it was full on lust maybe love or just over all excitement that he was nothing like freaking Mike. That and he defended my best friend. Something about that really struck me. Paul really seemed like a good guy. But that was just the thing… I never saw him again…