A/N: I'm gonna try my best to make it a good chapter, but my writer's block is getting ridiculous! So here we go…P.S. Vote in the poll!
BPOV
I closed my eyes as James slung me over his shoulder and ran out of the house. I opened a connection between us. I tried to see what he had planned for me, but unfortunately he was translating "Twinkle Twinkle Little Star" into every language known to man. He was trying to keep things from me. Frustrated, I closed the connection and slumped against him. Although it brought me closer to him, it didn't require as much effort. I flinched at the closeness, but I knew I needed to save my strength.
"Warming up to me already?" James sneered. I hit him in the back. "Gentle girly," he warned. I heard malice in his voice, but surprisingly wasn't as scared as I should have been. I let my thoughts wander to happier things. I thought of Miles and Shailene. I had been so happy to see them. I loved them both so much. I could almost hear Shailene's laugh when Miles tickled her. I could almost see her playfully hitting him and then capturing his lips into a sweet kiss. I yearned to have someone like that. And then, suddenly, my thoughts drifted to someone new. Edward. He invaded my thoughts almost immediately. I thought of his bronze hair, his golden eyes, and most of all, his crooked smile. I felt a sudden shock. I began to dry sob against James's body. Where was Edward? Why hadn't he come for me? I knew I couldn't blame him. He hadn't known anything was happening to me. I continued to let my thoughts wander as James took me farther from my home.
EPOV
I reached another house. I hoped this would be the right one. I'd already embarrassed myself five times tonight and received three marriage proposals. I politely declined as I asked about Bella. I'd been sent to a house in the outskirts of town. I prayed this was hers. I hoped I wasn't too late. I l pulled up in front of an extravagantly large house. It was beautiful. Something told me this was it. I walked hesitantly to the door and stood there motionless. I knocked gently and waited. I heard some minor shuffling behind the door before it opened. A beautiful woman with long brown hair opened the door. At first glance, I thought it was Bella, but after looking at her, I realized this was not the girl I'd come looking for.
"Who are you?" she asked in a sweet yet defensive voice.
"My name is Edward. I'm looking for Bella Swan."
"Great Jehosephat! Bella sure knows how to choose them!" I stared at her, confused by her statement. A man appeared behind the woman, looking very protective. He cleared his throat. "Well, no one will ever be as perfect as you Sparky. But if I didn't have you, Bella sure would have some competition." The man, "Sparky", frowned. The girl whipped around and gave him a quick kiss. That seemed to satisfy him.
"Are you…Miles and Shailene?" I asked. The man went rigid.
"Who are you?" he demanded.
"Calm down Sparky," the woman said. "Yes. I'm Shailene Denny. This is my husband Miles."
"I'm Edward," I said, more to Miles than Shailene. "I was looking for Bella." Shailene's expression changed to one of pain. "She's already gone isn't she?" I asked. Shailene looked shocked.
"How did you--" she started.
"Yeah, you're only a mind reader. How did you know she was gone? We've been blocking--"
"How did you know I'm a mind reader?" I questioned.
"Long story. The more important question is…how did you know about Bella?"
"My sister, she…well…she can see the future. She saw Bella getting taken. That's how I knew your names. Bella yelled them in her vision. Where is she?"
"Who?"
"Bella! What happened?"
"Come on in Edward. This story is going to take a little while." Shailene ushered me in. I followed her to a large room. We sat down on the couch and I listened intently as she told me the story.
A/N: Okay okay…I know it kinda sucked…but give me a break. I'm having a rough time getting over my writer's block. Take what you get I guess…please review…
