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Credit to Stephenie Meyer for the characters.
Chapter Fourteen
"Promises"
After about ten minutes of calming down. I decided to go back to Edward's car. I couldn't just sit here any longer, I needed to see Edward, and I needed to see Jacob. I was hurting them both, and it was all my fault. My ears were ringing like crazy as I was walking back to Edward's car. I had my arms crossed tightly across my body, feeling like an awful person. I shrugged my head into my chest, trying to keep as warm as possible. When I entered the parking zone, I tried to decide which car was Edward's. It took a while but I figured out which one was his. But it wasn't the car that I noticed first. There in the parking lot was not just Edward, but there was Jacob. What was he doing here? Did he drive all this way? I clenched my teeth. This was all my fault. I tried to be as slow as possible walking toward the car. I didn't want to face Jacob. I didn't want him to be disappointed in me. I felt so embarrassed and ashamed. But a little sooner than later, I was standing in the presence of the two guys that meant the world to me. I didn't dare look at them. I was too afraid.
The first to talk was Jacob.
"Bella, I'm taking you home. You're not well yet" he pleaded.
Edward grabbed my wrist, "I believe its Bella's decision as to where she goes, and who she goes with." He said piercing his eyes into Jacob's skull. Jacob growled at first, looking ready to pounce. But then something inside of him made him stop. He looked at me thoughtfully, and then sighed "He's right Bells, it's not up to me, or him. It's up to you…"
I looked at the ground; still not speaking. A million thoughts rushed through my body.
Flashback
I always seemed to be the weak one. I wanted to be strong for once. I didn't want some boy to see me as their damsel in distress. For once I didn't want someone to go out of their way for me. I wanted to do something for someone; be the heroine.
End of Flashback
I gulped back tears; trying to be strong "I don't know what the right thing to do is right now." I said carefully. "But I think I need some time to think about it…"
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When I arrived home, I snuggled up in bed. I closed my eyes, and wondered why I had been so stupid. I hurt Edward and Jacob so much. And I was so confused. I loved Jacob, but I still loved Edward too. I felt trapped; I wanted to run away from the situation. But I knew I couldn't walk away. I couldn't keep both guys clawing at each other because of me. It wasn't worth it, it's not like I'm anything special… And yet I can cause such a big mess. In the end, I knew I'd have to choose one or the other.
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Meanwhile… A vampire lurks, seeking to avenge his brother James, looking to find a family of vampires. With the information he gathered from Victoria, he came looking for the Cullen Family. Better yet, he was looking to finish what James had started.
"I can smell you from miles away Bella Swan," He inhales the air smelling the sweet fragrance of Bella Swan. He stands in the backyard of the Swan residence, looking through the window.
"You smell oh so sweet."
Edward's POV
I decided not to go home just yet. I parked my Volvo in front of a familiar hill, and ran up the side. I reached the top, and gazed up at the heavens above. The sky was shining extra bright today. I walked to the middle of the meadow, and lay my body on the grass that was touched by a mist of dew. I thought of Bella, thinking of how much pain she must be in because of me. I should of let her go. I loved her, and I wanted to see her happy. But all I was doing was keeping her from her happiness. I nodded my head. In a way, I knew that waiting for Bella was what I wanted to do. I loved her so much. She meant everything to me. I had lost her once, and I didn't want to lose her again. In the beginning everything just rushed so quickly I couldn't think of anything except for the fact that Jacob had stolen my Bella. I needed her back… But now, I felt like a fool. Bella is no object. She is a beautiful woman, whom I love dearly. And if I love her, I'll learn to cope with her decision.
I suddenly felt the presence of another vampire near. I bolted up, hearing leaves rustling nearby, I inched closer to the area I felt them coming from. Out of no where, Alice leaped out of the bushes. I jumped "Sorry Edward. But I think there's something you need to hear"
She explained to me that she saw someone lurking around Bella's window, and she felt a bad vibe from him.
"Who is it Alice" I said, not sounding much like a question.
"I don't know," she said. "I was with Jasper, until I had a vision, I saw someone standing in her backyard, watching her. He strangely looked a lot like James and it startled me, I was afraid for Bella, and I wanted to go see for myself, but I thought you needed to know as well."
I was just as shocked as she was, "let's go" I said,
and Alice nodded.
We ran down to my car, and I drove as fast as I could to get to Bella's quickly. But before I could get comfortable, I heard the stranger's thoughts. I slammed on the brakes; I was about ½ a mile away from Bella's house. I listened intently; he was here to avenge James. I was confused, who is this stranger? And what is his connection with James? And then I froze.
"Edward, what is it?" Alice asked getting worried.
I turned to her, I couldn't believe it. "He- He's here to finish what James had started…"
Jacob's POV
I sat staring at the sun setting in the distance. It was an unusual breezy day in Forks, and sitting on the beach was exactly the thing I wanted to do. The sand was quite damp from the rain before, but it didn't bother me much. Being on this beach made me think of memories back when I was younger, I used to come here with my friends, and family. Growing up, La Push beach was like my safe land. But now, it had made me new memories; memories with Bella. I dug my fingers into the sand, which was clumping together; being mixed with the rain. I wondered what Bella was thinking right this second, wondering if she was thinking of me, like I was thinking of her. I wished I could take her pain away. I tried to think of Bella and Edward being together again. It pierced my heart, I felt cold in my stomach and my head. I didn't want to think about it. No matter, I loved her. Imprinting didn't even matter to me. I loved her like no one else could. I wanted Bella to know how much she meant to me. How much I care for her. I may be young, but I knew what it felt like to fall in love, because Bella had taught me how, and I will always thank her for that.
Authors Note: Wow, I am soo sorry everyone. My computer had a massive virus, and ALL my stuff had to be deleted. So once again, i'm really sorry for the late update. On another note, i do love reviews, but some of them were a tad harsh. in the end, i'd like everyone to know that i'm not stephenie meyer, and i dont promise that all of the background on this story is 100% like twilight. BECAUSE this is my story, and i have my own ideas too. That's the point of this wonderful website.