Hey guys, thanks for all your great reviews! I truly love logging into Fan Fiction and finding them waiting for me. I am sure it's the same when you guys are waiting for the next chapter :P I'm hoping to drop the drama a little for a bit after this chapter, and let the pack settle down a little. I'm over my characters crying lol But enough talk, here's the next chapter.
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Wednesday night, Leah joined the pack. It was late in the afternoon, and she was less than happy. I hadn't been told what had happened, but with Seth joining a few hours later, I could take a wild guess. The pack now had two new members, both grieving and hurting. Friday had come, with everyone saying goodbye to Harry. The service had been beautiful, with I suspected every resident of La Push in attendance, along with quite a few members of Forks. I had been there for Sam, the pack, Charlie, Billy, Sue and Seth. Leah hadn't spoken a word to me, and I couldn't see that changing. She kept her distance, refusing to join the pack in the morning for breakfast, preferring to take patrol and staying away from all things me. I had been hoping it wouldn't stay that way. I hadn't been there when Sam finally managed to explain what imprinting was and what it meant. But I knew the implications. I had unknowingly stolen the only man Leah had loved, other than her father. Dealing with becoming a wolf and the loss of her dad, Leah was angry, and I was told she would often snap at her new founds brothers. Seth took it better, accepting the pack and his new role. He was a good kid, a little goofy and odd, but I seemed to like that about him. Jacob had taken him in, as a younger brother. He followed Jacob, Embry and Quil without hesitation. He was a year younger then Jacob, Embry and Quil, I think that's why he followed them.
Sue had stood tall and proud as she wished her husband goodbye. I had a feeling she wouldn't let the grief takeover. She seemed to concern with her children. I had seen a few tears fall, but that was all. Sue had a strength that made me think, she would get through it, and it would be this nature that help Seth and Leah come to terms.
It was Sunday, and I had been giving the wolves as much space as possible, packing all my things, as Charlie had found a house for us to move to. Changes were becoming more frequent, and I wasn't sure exactly how I would cope. I had a secret that I hadn't shared with anyone. This secret would make some happy, and others, more miserable. I didn't really care how some people would take the news, but Sam mattered.
"Bella, please come to see the pack… I know you are trying to give Leah space, but Sam needs you too." Ange was persistent. I hadn't seen Sam since we left the after service of Harry's funeral at Sue's and Ange was a constant reminder. I had told him I would see him soon, but that was a lie. I was afraid to see him, afraid to tell him. Charlie wouldn't be happy, and I was scared to tell Ange. Jacob had come over yesterday, to see how I was, and to complain about Leah…. Leah… My secret would destroy her and any chances of us becoming friends. I knew it was a slim chance already, but this would be the end. Once I told Sam my secret, there would be nothing I could say or do to Leah, to become her friend.
"Sorry Ange, I'm not ready…" I knew she didn't understand what I meant, and I knew she was assuming I meant to 'handle Leah', but it was far more than that. I wouldn't be able to keep this secret forever, but I had some time to gather my courage.
I spent the whole weekend, studying and completing my homework. My work was messy with my hand still wrapped for another 2 weeks, but at least it was completed. My suspension was over tomorrow, and I was due back at school. I was planning on going, though I still stuck to, I didn't understand why I should. I had finished all my assignments, and none of the classes were serious any more. It was mainly now, just activities to tide us over to the end of the year. The next week would be barely busy, as Charlie planned to have us move in and settled by the weekend.
I looked at a magazine Ange had left on our bed. I picked it up, flipping through the new furniture's. Charlie had planned on getting a lot of new stuff. Each of us would get a new room suite. Charlie had already put an order for a new lounges, and I was sure a new TV. He had cut into his savings, but he seemed eager about the move and new role. This was another reason I was scared to share my secret.
There was a knock downstairs, causing me to startle from my worry and daydreaming. I walked down stairs, opening the front door. I froze at the sight of Edward Cullen.
"Edward… what are you doing here?" My heart thumped harshly against my chest.
"I know Charlie and Angela aren't here. I thought we could talk." His golden eyes scanned my body.
"Sorry, but I'm busy." I went to close the door, only to have him stop it half way.
"I'm not asking." He stood inside, causing me to back up feeling nervous. I looked at the pale skinned boy, knowing he would smell my fear.
"There is no need to fear me Bella… I would never hurt you." He whispered, his voice trying hard to calm me.
"Edward, please leave." I felt my stomach churning. I was feeling nauseous, and knew any moment I would throw up.
"Bella, there is something about you… You do something to me. I love you, and everything you are." He had me against a wall within seconds, his advancement clear on what he was doing here.
"Please… I'm gonna be sick…" I covered my mouth, fighting to need to throw up. His cold hand touched my face.
"I can't live without you… you could be my mate…" His voice was soft, and it scared me. I pushed against him, trying hard to get myself free from him.
"Edward, I am serious… I'm going to be sick." He eyed me, before stepping back. I bottled up the stairs, just making it to the bathroom. I noticed he hadn't followed me into the bathroom. I slid my hand into my pocket, grabbing my mobile. I didn't take it out, but hit dial, hoping Sam would answer and hear me, as I flushed.
"Bella… What's wrong? Why are you sick?" He asked, once more standing extremely close. I looked at him.
"Edward, leave. If Sam finds you hear, he will kill you." I hoped Sam could hear, and that Edward wouldn't. I had been wrong. Edward grabbed me, snatching the phone out of my phone the moment I had finished the sentence.
"No!" I flinched as he smashed the phone in his hand. I looked in fear, knowing if Sam hadn't heard any of that, I was alone with a vampire.
"Trying to tell him, I am here? He can't help you Bella. You are my mate… I can make the change before he'd have a chance to get here. Do you think he would want you then?" His voice was cold and the idea of being changed terrified me.
"I don't want to be your mate, Edward. Changing me, it would do nothing, but make me kill you, and myself. I am Sam's, you have no claim." My hand lingered on my stomach.
"Are you feeling sick again?" He asked, a brief sight of concern. I nodded, my heart racing, just wanting him to leave. He grabbed my arm, forcing me to walk to my room. He looked at my bed, tossing me easily to it. I looked in fear as he licked his lips.
"One little bite, and the venom would take you. It's excruciating, but you would no longer wish to be his." He spat looking at a photo I had of the two of us.
"Edward… I am pregnant… please don't do this…if you hurt me… I don't want to lose my baby." Tears formed in my eyes, the idea of losing a piece of Sam and my love, hurting a lot more then I realised it could.
"Pregnant? You are carrying his child?" He looked disgusted at my stomach. I nodded, my arms wrapping protectively across my stomach.
"Sam doesn't know…" My tears fell now, my fear over taking every emotion I was able to process.
"Then he won't miss it. I will take you to get it aborted." He went to grab me, but I moved back.
"It's not just Sam's child. The baby is mine as well. You kill my child, and you kill me. I haven't held the baby yet, but the idea…. You would never be my mate. You would be nothing, but a murderer. Are willing to murder me for your lust Edward?" I knew I was challenging him, but I needed to hold him off long enough for a chance for Sam to save us.
"Murder?" His face fell. I could see guilt and sadness.
"Terminating my pregnancy, changing me…. It's murder Edward. What would Carlisle think? You are his son…" I shivered as Edwards hand stroked my face, his gold eyes looking with such need and want.
"Kiss me, Bella." He whispered. I shook my head.
"No… You say you love me, and want me to be your mate… Edward, you don't love me. If you did, you wouldn't be here… You wouldn't scare me… You'd respect me, enough to leave me with Sam. Love isn't jealous or possessive. Love is letting me choose who I am, and who I love." He stood staring at me, as he went to take a step closer to me, I squealed as Edward was thrown back. I sat there staring in disbelief at Emmett Cullen. He stood protectively in front of me. I watched as more entered through my bedroom window. Alice, Jasper, Carlisle, Esme and Rosalie Cullen, all stood surrounding me, challenging Edward.
"Edward, leave with us now, before you are lost to us forever." Carlisle spoke in a firm demanding voice. I felt a cold hand softly take hold of my upper arm. I looked up at Esme, who was slowly pulling me to her.
"Edward, hurting Bella is not right. We do not harm innocent people… She's just a girl." He told his son. Tears blinded me, as Esme held me close to her. I cried silently, wanting nothing more than Sam. Edward looked past Carlisle towards me.
"I'm sorry…" He dropped his stance, allowing Emmett and Carlisle to take him into their hold. They didn't take him out the window, but out of my bedroom and downstairs. Esme quickly turned to me.
"Are you okay Bella?" Her eyes were concerned and compassionate. I shook my head, sobbing.
"I just want Sam…" I gasped through tears.
"He's just outside… I'll take you too him." She said softly. She placed her arm softly around my waist, leading me out of my bedroom and down the stairs. She led me outside, where Sam was standing, looking concerned at the house. His eyes immediately fell on me, when I broke free from Esme, running towards Sam's open arms.
"I'm so sorry!" I cried, jumping into his embrace, holding him tightly against me, afraid he was an illusion.
"Shush Bell's… I'm here." He said kissing me hard and possessive.
"Sam… I have to tell you…" my voice breaking as I looked up at him.
"I'm pregnant." I sobbed, looking at him scared. Sam looked at me stunned.
"Pregnant... Oh Bell's." He pulled me into him tighter. My sobs took a few moments to subside, but in Sam's arms, I was calming down.
"Sam… Bella…" I looked up to see Carlisle looking at us.
"We are going to take Edward away from here. I'm leaving Emmett, Rosalie, Alice and Jasper here, too keep searching for…" I knew immediately who he was talking about.
"Carlisle, I ever see him in Fork's again, I kill him. There is no more chances, no more anything for him. He threatened Bella, my child… He returns, and he dies." Sam was warning Carlisle exactly what would happen. Carlisles face seemed sad, but he nodded, understanding.
"Sam, make sure you take her to be seen to. She's in shock, and the baby…" He seemed concerned about our child's health. Sam gave a nod.
"Thankyou, for not killing my son. I know you had a right, and I will always remember." Carlisle gave us a nod before he left, taking his family with him. I looked at Sam.
"Can we go… I don't want to stay here." I told him, wanting only to go out to the reservation, where no vampire dared to enter. Sam secured the house before coming back to me. He secured me against him possessively.
"Come on Bell's, let's go home." He changed to the wolf, allowing me to climb on him. I held onto him securely, thankful that I had been rescued before anything else could destroy me or my child.
I awoke to Charlie sitting on the end of Sam's bed, looking at me with worry, concern, love, understanding, though at the same time troubled.
"Dad?" I sat up a little confused.
"Pregnant Bell's?" He seemed a little lost. I looked down at my hands, knowing he was disappointed.
"Sam told?" I asked, even though I knew it was pointless. Who else was there?
"Ah Bella…" He seemed torn as to whether to cry, hug me or yell at me.
"I'm sorry. It wasn't on purpose, and I know I'm young… I definitely wasn't thinking of being a teenage mother. Dad… I am so sorry." Tears seemed to be my best friend today. Charlie grabbed my arm, pulling me into him.
"It's not what I wanted for you Kiddo." He said against my head. I stayed still, thankful he'd chosen to hug.
"Ah… Charlie…" I heard Sue's voice. I looked up as she stepped into Sam's room. Charlie let me go.
"Hi Sue." I greeted in a defeated voice. She smiled kindly at me.
"Hi Bella. I'm glad you are okay. We know about Edward…" She was looking softly at me. I looked at Charlie.
"I wanted to ask you a favour dad. I don't want to go back to the house. It's too…." I hated admitting I was afraid that I was too open to vampire attack there.
"It's okay." Charlie told me.
"I understand, besides, the pack has offered to help pack everything and move it. You still need to go to school. Will you be okay to go back tomorrow?" He asked. I nodded.
"I have only a couple of weeks left. Then, its holidays." The idea of holidays made me feel a lot better. Charlie stood, kissing my head before he walked out. I got out of the bed, following them out. I was stunned to see Leah standing with the pack, who seemed on edge and angry.
"What is it?" I asked, instantly aware something else was going on. Sam walked to my side, shaking his head, knowing I wouldn't ask if he told me not too.
Charlie, Sue and Leah left, leaving the rest of the pack, Kim and Ange. Sam looked at Jared.
"Alright, now we can talk. Are you sure?" He asked. I frowned, not following the conversation.
"I'm sure they've left for the time being. I think we've hit them where it hurts… or I should say, you did." Jared answered. I looked at Sam.
"Sam? What am I missing?" I asked. He looked at me.
"I got a hold of the female leech that had a hand in…" He looked at Seth, who was looking frustrated.
"Come on Seth, let's go for a run." Jacob told him, clapping him on the back, and walking him out of the house.
"You got one that killed Waylon and Harry?" I asked, looking a little eager.
"Yeah. I was out for a run while you slept… a little on edge after what happened. She was alone, and tried getting away, but I caught her. She's dead." He told me, smiling a little. I let out a sigh, feeling that little bit better.
"At least it's one down… two to go." Paul seemed happy with those odds.
"One down… three to go." Jared corrected Paul. Paul looked confused. Jared walked over to me, placing an arm around my shoulders.
"We kill them, and hope Cullen is stupid enough to return. I want him destroyed." Jared told everyone, and it seemed to be what everyone else had been thinking. I placed my hand on my belly.
"Talking about that… How could you not tell me Bell's?" Ange asked, looking at me a little hurt.
"Sorry… I know I should have told all of you sooner, but I found out the day Leah and Seth joined… I didn't think the pack needed the distraction." I answered.
"Bell's, you aren't a distraction." Jared corrected me. I smiled at him.
"Perhaps not, but at that time, there were more important things."
I know that sounded like a brush off, but that was how I felt. The pack was hectic at the moment, and I didn't want to add to it. The pack were family, and I would protect them, as they would me.
I was at school, just before the bell sounded. I made my way to the office, copping glares from Jessica as I took my designated seat.
"Bitch." She hissed under her voice. I looked at her.
"It's like you haven't learnt. Grow up Jessica. You deserved everything you got. Leave me, and Angela alone. Do that, and you may survive the last few weeks of school!" I wasn't kidding. I wasn't necessarily threatening her, but after my last couple of weeks, I wasn't sure exactly how much I could deal with, and she was just one of those people that never knew when to shut up.
Principle David stood at his door, inviting us to join him. I stood, walking in front of Jessica. He told us to take a seat.
"Welcome back ladies. I hope the time away has given you both some time to think about the way you behave and how you acted." He held out two blue pieces of paper.
"You will each have each of your teachers fill these out. If you misbehave and I receive the report, you will enjoy a few detentions, even if I have to extend them over to next year." I looked at the blue piece of paper, which asked the teacher to rate my behaviour in class.
"Next, you both are no longer allowed at the dance this Friday. I don't think how you two have behaved should be rewarded with a night of fun." He stood, walking to the door.
"That's all." He said, dismissing us. I stood, tucking the paper in my bag. As I went to walk past, he stopped me.
"I am sorry about your dad's friend, Harry Clearwater. Pass on my sympathy's." He told me. I nodded, before walking out to my first class.
I sat in my third class, feeling a rather sharp pain in my stomach. I frowned a little, touching my stomach. I raised my hand, feeling a rather need to use the bathroom. I hastened to the bathroom as I felt more pain. I flinched, holding my stomach. I went to the toilet and froze at the sight of blood. My heart skipped a beat, as I stared at the blood. I tidied up, hurrying to the office.
"Miss Swan, why are you not in class? You would think after our conversation this morning, you would have seen the need to attend." Mr David asked. I looked at him.
"I need to call my Dad." Had I had a mobile, I wouldn't have had to go to the office.
"Miss Swan, what for?" He asked. I looked at him scared, not really wanting the news to spread.
"Miss Swan, if you do not tell me, I will have no choice but to return you to your class. Now, I'll ask again, why?" He waited patiently.
"I'm pregnant, and I think something's wrong." Tears whelmed in my eyes. He looked at me a little worried.
"My office." He said quickly. I walked in, him grabbing the phone. He held the phone out to me. I dialled Charlie's mobile.
"Chief Swan here." Dad's voice came.
"Dad… I think something's wrong. Can you come get me?" I asked, trying to fight the urge to cry.
"What's wrong Bella?" I heard him ask.
"I think it's the baby… Please." I pleaded.
"I'll be there in a minute." I hung up the phone, feeling my heart racing.
"Take a seat Miss Swan. Try and calm down, stress is bad for the baby, and the more you stress…" My principle was looking at me with concern. Charlie came running in five minutes after my call. He walked in, looking me over in worry.
"Come on Bell's. I'll get you to the hospital." He told me. I nodded, standing. I followed dad out. Dad sped the entire way to the hospital, taking me into the emergency room.
"Next." The lady behind the counter called. Dad made me sit, while he spoke to her. I flinched as my stomach clenched tightly.
"Please be okay…" I whispered, trying to keep myself calm.
"Charlie, bring her through." Came a male doctor. Dad walked me to a room. The doctor indicated for me to lay back on a bed. I laid back, as he walked back. Dad slid his hand into mine. I closed my eyes, praying that my baby would be okay. The doctor walked in with an ultrasound machine.
"Okay, Bella, how far along do you believe you are?" He asked me, setting up the machine.
"I'm not sure… Max six weeks, earliest probably 4." He looked at me softly.
"And your dad said you are experiencing some pain, and that you found some blood?" He asked me. I blushed a little and nodded.
"While I was in class, I felt these pains… I went to the bathroom and there was blood." My chin wobbled, as I fought my tears.
"Okay, well I am going to do a scan, and see if I can find out what is happening. Can I get you to unbutton your jeans? I just need to be able to move the wand a little bit down on the pelvis." I nodded, unbuttoning my jeans. I watched as the doctor squeezed warmed gel onto the end of the wand before placed the wand firmly down. I didn't look at the screen, as I didn't want to honestly see nothing there.
"If you are six weeks, we hopefully may find a heartbeat." He pressed firmly, as he smeared the goo around. I laid, staring at the ceiling, afraid to see nothing on the screen. Charlie held my hand, staring at the screen.
"There your baby is." The doctor spoke. I looked slowly up at the screen to see a tiny dot. Tears fell down my face, relieved to see the baby.
"Let's see if I can find the heartbeat." I stared at the screen. I froze as I heard a fast beat.
"That's your baby's heart." He told me. The sound was amazing, and I had never heard anything more beautiful.
"My baby's okay?" I asked him, unable to tear my eyes from the screen.
"Your baby is there, and I would say you are six weeks and a day." He hit a few buttons for on the machine. He then placed the wand back, taking paper towel and holding it out to me. I gently wiped the goo off my belly.
"Your baby's heartbeat was a little low then we like, but it's nothing to be concerned with at this point. The chances are, your babies heart has only just started." He was trying hard to reassure me.
"Okay, so the baby is okay, but what about the pain and bleeding?" Charlie asked, not seeming satisfied.
"I'm going to schedule some blood tests, just to check her hormone levels, but I would say, it's just a little bit left of the implantation. I know a lot of women that have experienced it. At this time, I would say your baby is healthy, but I will organise for you to have a second scan in about two weeks' time, just to check the baby's heart and growth." He unplugged the machine, as I fixed my clothes.
"I will be back momentarily." He walked out, taking the machine out. I sat with a hand on my stomach.
"Your baby is okay Bell's." Charlie reassured. I looked at him, nodding.
"I was so worried… Carlisle told me to get checked yesterday, but I just wanted to go to Sam's and forget it. If something had happened…" I looked up as a woman walked in carrying a small tray with a needle and small vacuumed vials. I scrunched up my face, never having liked needles. Dad offered his hand, as the woman took a few vials of blood. She placed a cotton ball and tape over the small puncture. The doctor walked in as the nurse was walking out.
"I have something for you." He said holding out a small sheet of photos. I smiled as I took the first strip of photos of my baby.
"I'm just going to check your blood pressure, then you should be fine to go." He told me as he placed the velcro band around my arm, before switching on the machine to take my blood pressure. I waited, hating the feeling of the pressure. Once it stopped, he looked at the results.
"Okay, Bella, you have high blood pressure at the moment, and it's nothing to be concerned over at the moment. But I am going suggest you take it easy. Minimal stress and make sure you get plenty of rest. I definitely want you to come back in two weeks." He said to me. I looked at Dad, who squeezed my hand in comfort.
"Thankyou Thomas. It means a lot, for you checking on her. I didn't want to risk anything." Dad told the doctor.
"No problems Charlie. But please, make sure she rests and keeps calm. Stress won't do either of them any good." He told us. Charlie shook his hand before walking me out. I smiled, staring at the small little smudge in the picture as I sat in the car.
"I can't believe I'm actually going to be a grandpa." He stated, peering at the photo.
"Thankyou Dad, for bringing me." I couldn't describe the real feeling I had when Dad's doctor friend confirmed my baby was there, and I wasn't losing it.
"Bell's, I would do anything to protect you, and your baby." His hand slipped into mine.
"But I really do want you to concentrate on remaining calm. Stress isn't good." He side glanced me as he was driving.
"I know. But with everything going on…" I knew it was going to be hard.
"I know it's been hard, but you and that baby are now number one on yours and Sam's list. I know he's the pack leader, but you are carrying his child, and I think that matters." Charlie lectured me on mine and the baby's health, the whole way to Sam's.
"Does Sam know that you were scared?" Dad asked. I shook my head as we pulled up.
"I currently have no mobile, so no." I answered. Sam frowned in confusion in why I was home early from school.
"Please tell me, you haven't been suspended again!" Came Paul's voice, humour mainly in the tone.
"No, I haven't been." I answered. Sam walked over, pulling me into his arms.
"Is everything okay?" He asked. I nodded.
"It is now. Things were bad, at least I thought they were. I rang Charlie to take me up to the hospital. I thought there was something wrong with the baby." I could see the panic in his face.
"But everything's okay?" He asked quickly. I nodded, taking the picture and placing it in his hand. He looked down, his smile was wide and proud.
"That's our baby?" He asked, staring at the ultrasound. I nodded.
"Yeah. I'm six weeks." I said smiling at him. He cupped my face, pressing his mouth into mine.
"Alright, alright, that's how you two got into this situation." Charlie protested.
"Sorry Charlie." Sam apologized, holding me close to him.
"Now, Bell's, I need you to do as the doctor instructed." He was using his dad voice.
"I know, rest and no stress. On it." I said freeing from Sam's arms, and walking inside, laying back on the couch. Charlie had followed and smiled content that I was doing as I had been ordered. Sam walked over, sitting next to me.
"Sam, please make sure, my daughter is well taken care of. She isn't allowed to be stressed." I knew Charlie was placing a gag order on pack information, and that was just annoying.
"No problem Charlie. I won't let her get stressed or over do it." He promised. Dad kissed my cheek, and shook Sam's hand.
"Bye Dad." I was a little eager, for Charlie to leave. I really wasn't in the mood for more lectures. I did have a feeling that Sam planned on following Charlie's orders, whether I wanted to or not. I rested back into the lounge, placing a hand lovingly over my stomach.
"I love you so much already sweet baby." I whispered, knowing Sam could probably hear me while he waved Charlie off, but I didn't care. Our baby was safe for the time being, and I planned to make sure it stayed that way.
Well, I know, Bella being pregnant, and at sixteen is a big deal. I haven't had kids yet, so please excuse me, if I have messed up somewhere along the way with the medical stuff. It's 1 am here, so I think now is a good time to stop typing for the night, and go climb into my bed, which I swear is shouting my name ;) Feel free to leave me a review. xo