You guys are kinnig me... Okay I hate cliffies, but I will be honest... they insure you want more so after being called EVIL by Luke's Momma (who I love, btw) and threat of being beat with a stick by friend JCM514 I decided to not make you wait. I am too excited!! So enjoy girls. *mwah*

Chapter 20 - Old Friends

Songs for Chapter 20: Carry Me - Papa Roach & She's Country - Jason Aldean

**** Indicates Flashback****

　

Bella's POV

I turned to see who had called my name as I did not recognize the voice. There was a man standing about 6' 2", very handsome and every bit a vampire. I could tell just by looking at him. I knew Alice was behind me but I didn't know what to do. Only one thing I could do.

"Who the hell are you," I asked, sharply.

"Sugar, relax. I just wanted to introduce myself, I am Jasper's brother, Peter," he drawled in that same ole Texas twang.

"Peter," Alice said, nodding.

"Ali, sugar, how are you?" he said, smiling.

"You are the... you saved him from the war-bitch?" I asked in a whisper, almost to myself.

"Yep," he said, popping the p. "I am."

I ran up to him and hugged him. "Thank you," I said as the tears started to run down my cheeks.

"Peter Whitlock, you ass, look what you did," I said low enough only he'd hear, as I stepped over to Bella.

"Bella, you are going to ruin your makeup, come on let's go to class. Peter we will see you later." Alice said, dragging me up the steps to my seat.

"Bye girls, we will see you later," he said, disappearing around the corner.

"Alice, why is he here? Is there something wrong?" I was scared I was being left out of something important.

"Bella there is nothing wrong, he just came to visit, that's all," she said as we sat down.

The professor started talking but all I could do was think about Jasper. He had told me about Peter and his wife Charlotte. He truly loved them as much as he loved the rest of his family. I recalled the day he first mentioned them.

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"Bella, can I talk to you about something?" he asked softly as he kissed my cheek.

I rolled over and kissed him. "Anything," I said looking into the see of golden lava that are his eyes.

I wanted to finish the story about how I came to be with Carlisle and his family. I nodded and he took a deep breath.

"Remember the newborns I told you about," he asked and I nodded.

"Well after they reached the year mark of age their strength fades. Maria ordered me to destroy them at that point. Peter was my second in command. He was helping me one night and when it was Charlotte's turn he jumped in front of her, yelling at me to stop. His emotions were full of love and protectiveness. I told them to run. Maria was not happy with me and I lived with her in hell for a few more years."

"Then what happened," I whispered pulling his face to meet mine.

He took a deep breath and kissed my forehead. "Peter and Charlotte came back for me. I ran from Maria and never looked back. After a couple of years with them I was extremely unhappy. I didn't want to kill anymore."

"Baby, that was not your fault, you were different then," I said, fighting back my tears.

"I know but it was still hard for me. When Alice found me in a diner in Chicago she told me of the Cullens. We found them and they changed my life. It has been hard but I am very happy now. This is an environment I can exist in and be happy."

I cried that night for him, he was tortured and I wished I could have taken that from him. I have been thankful to Peter and Charlotte since he told me his story. Now I could tell them in person. I will owe them for the rest of my life.

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"Hello, Earth to Bella," Alice said snapping her fingers in front of me.

"Huh, what," I said, jumping out of my chair.

Alice giggled and I smiled. I realized looking around that class was over and I missed it all.

"Crap, Alice tell me you took notes," I said, grimacing, "I can't fail this class."

"Yeah, Bella, I got you covered," she said, walking out of the door.

We walked out and who is the person that I literally run into in the corridor? Mike. He grabbed my shoulders to steady me and I quickly moved away from him. I saw Rick and Andy with some of the other guys and smiled at them. I went out to the car and Alice was smiling.

"What are you smiling for?" I asked putting my books in the trunk.

"No reason," she said, still grinning.

"Uh huh," I mumbled.

"Well, I see Emmett and them on their way over here but I've got to get to work. I will see you guys later, right?" I asked.

"Yeah, we will be there around seven," she said setting her books in the seat of Jasper's truck.

I got in Daisy and we headed to the bar. It was going to be a busy night. It was a pre-valentines party there. All drinks were half price, which meant us girls were going to be surrounded by drunk idiots all night.

When I got inside, I changed into a tight white t-shirt that had the bar's name on it. The only time we had to wear them was when we had a 'special' party going on. Otherwise Roger and Sam would loose us in the crowds. They were so overprotective but it is a good thing, right?

The night started and was running smoothly. Angela, Jessica and I were hopping from table to table and having a good time. I had a table reserved for my family and that left two empty tables in my section in the back of the bar.

I glanced at a large group of guys coming in but was so busy I did not realize until I got to the table who was there.

"Guys, what can I get you?" I said sighing.

This is not going to end well.

"Bells, can I talk to you for a minute?" Mike whined. Fuck!

"Mike, I'm working, there is nothing to talk about!" I spat.

"Please," he said, whining again.

"NO!, now what in the hell do you want to drink, I don't have all day?"

"Bella, we will have two pitchers of ultra and ten Jaeger bombs," Rick said flatly while he glared at Mike.

I guess they are tired of his shit too. Jaeger bombs, gross. I hope they don't have to function in the morning, then again I hope Mike pukes 'till his eyes fall out.

Swan! That was not nice...

I went and get their order and saw Alice and the gang come in. I pointed to the table in the back and noticed the looks Mike's table got. Yeah this is so not going to end well. I sighed as I approached Mike's table with their drinks.

"Alright boys, anything else you need?" I said smiling, trying to hide my discomfort.

"No, we're fine, thanks," one of them said as I turned to go to my families table.

When I walked over Jasper kissed me and I hugged him. I immediately relaxed.

"So, what are we drinking tonight?" I asked, smiling around the table.

"Well, sugar, I think we need a round of Texas rattlesnakes," a voice from behind me stated. I quickly turned and saw Peter. He was standing next to petite blonde who was gorgeous. That must be Charlotte .

He walked over to me pulled me into a hug.

"Bella, this is my wife, Charlotte," he said smiling.

I stepped up and hugged her, she smiled and nodded to me.

"Ya'll sure you want to try a Texas rattlesnakes," I said, turning back to the table and quirking an eyebrow.

I know they are good but they can hit you pretty fast. They all laughed at me and I was off to get them. Roger laughed when I told him their order.

"Bells, I hope they are not driving anytime soon. Hell, they may not be able to walk after a few of these," he said, laughing.

I had to laugh, I knew it would wear off soon for them but it was an interesting idea. A drunken vampire could be all sorts of fun. I would store that for a later time.

I took them to the table and Peter grabbed my hand. "Sugar, aren't you going to have a drink with us?" he said laying his accent on thick.

"Why do I need a drink I have my own brand of Southern comfort, right here," I said leaning into Jasper's chest and grinning like a fool.

The table erupted in laughter; I rolled my eyes at them and kissed him again before moving on to check on my tables.

After a few hours of drinking anyone can act stupid. But why do they always have to mess with me. I was making my round when some douche grabbed my ass. I turned to glare at him. "Keep your hands to yourself, mister," I hissed. He smiled and I kept making my rounds.

I made my way over to the jukebox and pressed B-11, She's Country by Jason Aldean started to play and I went on to clear off a table. I was bent over across a table, wiping it down when I felt warm hands glide down my thighs.

Who in the Fuck? I can't stand when someone touches me without permission.

Chapter Notes: So anyone want to guess who that is? Is it Mike or some other idiot?? What will happen next??

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