Chapter 14: Promises

I stared out the car window absentmindedly as Jared drove to his house. I couldn't believe I was actually moving in with him.

In a way, it felt selfish of me. I was leaving Steph alone. What if Edward came back for me? What if he hurt her?

I felt panic swell into the pit of my stomach. Was I making a huge mistake? How could I have allowed myself to leave my aunt alone in that house, with the threat of Edward coming back at any moment?

"Kris, are you sure you're okay about this?" Jared asked.

I nodded, not sure of my voice at the moment.

"Kris, are you sure?" he asked. "If you don't want to do this, you don't have to."

"No, I do want to do this." I whispered. "I have to…if I stay in Forks, and he comes back…" I shuddered at the thought. "But what if he comes back and Steph is alone?" Panic swelled in my stomach again.

"Kris, she'll be fine." He soothed. "The Cullens offered to watch over the house, remember? He probably wouldn't fight his own family. Your aunt will be fine."

I bit my lip and looked out the car window. I was scared for my aunt's life, and I felt guilty because the Cullens were now watching over my old house. I pretty much tore apart their family, and now I was asking them for help.

We pulled up to Jared's house, and he turned to look at me.

"You go inside, and get some sleep." He said. "You've had a long day. I'll bring all of your stuff in."

"Thanks." I whispered, and wandered into his house.

I found a bedroom and slid into the bed. Surprisingly, I fell asleep right away.

When I woke up I went out to Jared's kitchen to find him leaning against the counter.

"How are you?" he asked softly.

"I'm fine." I whispered.

"Do you want anything to eat?" he asked.

I shook my head. "I'm fine."

"I have to go out with Sam today." He said. "Do you want to stay here, or go to Emily's?"

"I'll stay here." I said. "I need some time alone."

He nodded. "Okay, I'll be back later."

"Bye Jared." I said softly.

"Bye Kris." He said as he walked out the front door.

I sighed and looked around. I had nothing to do.

I had decided I wanted to be alone, because if I went to Emily's I knew I wouldn't have a moment alone with my thoughts.

I sat down on Jared's couch and thought about my life.

I thought about Edward. How he had promised to never hurt me again, but he had. Numerous times after that "promise".

Then, I thought about Jason. He had done exactly the same thing that Edward had done.

Would Jared be the same way?

The thought made my blood run cold. Could I really trust Jared? How much did I really know about him? Why had I agreed to move in with someone I barely knew?

I stared at my hands, unsure of what to do.

AN: I'm sorry it took so long, and I'm sorry about how short it is. I promise I'll post another chapter soon.