"Hey guys." I said as soon as we made it over to the circle. Their heads all turned at different times as they heard my voice. It didn't nerve me that they all had their eyes on me ,but what did is what happened next.
Their eyes swiftly flicker over to Edwards and there eyes a filled with an emotion ive never seen. Surprise maybe or shock? I've dropped his hand so they don't get any hints of him being my boyfriend. I'm definitely not planning on telling them any time soon , and i know Edward wouldn't say a thing.
"You must be Edward?" Sam questions ,his eyes scan over Edward's facial piercings and his tattoos covering his revealed arms.I bite my lip waiting for whatever was to come.
"Yes I am, nice to meet you..." Edward trailed off waiting for Sam to introduce himself. I close my eyes for a second mentally praying for tonight to just go smoothly.
"I'm Sam. This is Jacob, you already know Leah and that's Quill." He gestures and none of them say hello they just stare at Edward.
It's awkward as we just stand outside of the circle watching them. Why can't they just say something? I can't take the silence. i need to do something, absolutely anything to just get us out of this awkwardness.
"So what are we smoking?" I randomly say ,and I take it as a cue to join the circle. I take a seat next to Sam on the coach and pat the spot next to me for Edward to sit.
Now we're in the circle I don't feel as bad and I can relax. Though I can still see Jacob and Quill looking at Edward ,as if he was some type of alien. It's like they've never seen someone with tattoos and piercings before. Its not as if it is that strange.
"Just got a couple spiffs, nothing to crazy tonight," Sam answers me and passes me an already lit one.
I take a drag while turning to look at Edward. He's slightly wide eyed ,but I guess that's because he's never seen me smoke weed before. Then again I've never seen him smoke it either. Of course I know he buys drug , but I've never witnessed it first hand.
"Here," I mutter passing the drag into him.
"What's in it?" He questions and I took my eyes. Seriously? ,I can't help but think to myself.
"It's just a spliff."
"Yeah I heard that, but could you explain it in English." he adds and the guys all chuckle around me. I guess i could tell that Edward is not accustomed to british slang. Being brought up around the guys ive quickly picked up on nearly every slang word there is.
Though Edward is from a higher class in society, and even though it sounds old fashioned you can still see the divide. I dont give a shit that he has all this money ,because i know that it's only his dad that actually has the money. Though it makes me wonder if he judges me on my background? Surely not?
"It's just weed Edward. For fuck sake can't you smell it." I joke and he smiles showing he's not hurt at all by the guys laughing at him. I give them a side glance with my eyes, silently telling them to fuck off.
"Yeah, of course just never heard it called that before," he shrugs just like i shocks us all by taking a long drag of the spiff ,and by long i mean you can see the weed quickly disappearing as he inhales.
He releases the smoke in a cloud of grey, white smoke in front of him. Quill seems to have gotten some balls because he stands up and takes a seat on the arm rest next to Edward.
"So...you go to the same college as the girls then?" He questions first and i take a deep breath , looking away in the distance. I'm just going to pretend to block out their whole conversation.
All i can really look at are the sweaty bodies of mostly strangers as they bump into each other on the dancefloor. "Yeah, I dont you guys attended the college," I heard Edward ask back. I want to scoff or laugh at what he said ,but i hold it in as i dont want to be seen to interested in what's going on. Why do i all of a sudden feel really self conscience about being with Edward?
Its so weird for me to feel like this because i was never one to give a shit about others opinions. Though the guys are different, to me at least. I feel like if they dont approve of him then i will not have to either. Sam's shoulder gently bumps into mine grabbing my attention and i turn to him with one eyebrow raised.
"What's up with Jacob and Leah?" He asks me and when he says those names i turn to look at the people in question. There straight back to whispering with each other. Jacob says something into Leah's ear making her snicker and whisper something back. What ever she said must have been about Edward because Jacob turns and sends Edward a dirty look.
My jaw clenches together as i realise whats going on, though i wont tell that to Sam." I think there forming some sort of cult against me." I joke with a dry chuckle. The venom is thick in the words i say ,but somehow it goes undetected from Sam.
Everyone seems to be wearing such bright colours today. Sam for example is wearing a bright blue hoodie with cream shorts and some white vans. Its not there normal type of look for the gang, they're usually wearing dark colours. Though all of them seem to be matching with Sams fashion look today.
It just makes Edward stand out that much more. I can't recall a time where i saw him in clothing other than Black. I dont think any other colour would suit him, he could probably where a bin bag and look good. Thats the one thing about Edward that attracts me to him so much, his looks.
"Edward did you mange to get a hold of Molly yesterday?" Leah's voice is loud and clear even over the blaring music. Molly? I can't recall anyone called Molly, and even if i had met her i wouldn't have given her the time of day to remember her name.
Edward has a look of cluelessness on his face ,before something clicks in his mind and his eyes grow wide. He looks at me with wide eyes and my mouth parts slightly in confusion. I have no clue whats going on right now. Maybe he's cheated on me with this Molly girl.
I mentally shake my head as i jump to conclusions. I wouldn't be dating Edward if i didn't trust him. I suck my bottom lip into my mouth and look at Leah straight into the eyes. The girl staring back at me doesn't look like the caring bestfriend i know. Instead her eyes look at me as if in a glare, filled with some unknown secret.
"Yeah, um i did," He mumbles rubbing the back of his smirks and takes the final bit of the spliff and raises it to her sinister smile draws me in and im stuck to the coach just waiting to hear what she's going to do. Leah is conniving and can just about make anyone do anything underneath her influence.
"So you gave her your number right? I mean you can't just sleep with a girl and run out on her like that." Leah smirks while i freeze. How can i sum up how i feel right now at this exact moment. To be absolutely honest, i just feel not like i wasn't expecting this to happen, it is Edward.
"Well since that happened three months ago I really dont see what your getting at," He points out slightly angered, Leah's smiles immediately fallters making me smile at her displeasure. " Plus i dont think my girlfriend would appreciate me giving my number out to some random slut i hooked up with, aint that right babe?" Edward smiles wrapping his arm around my shoulder.
Fuck , shit, fuck, a long string of curse words fill my mind as i squeeze my eyes shut. Now it was my turn for my smile to turn straight. The one thing i was hoping for tonight not to happen just had to occur. My head was starting to get fuzzy for the weed, but no amount of weed could dull the panic i felt in my racing heart right now.
"G-Girlfriend?" Leah said and when i got the courage to i opened my eyes to see her flabbergasted face. Not only her ,but Jacob matched her expression perfectly.
"You didn't tell them?" Edward questions me and i turn to him not knowing what to say.
"I never got the opportunity to," I shrugged pretending to be nonchalant about this whole situation.
"Bullshit. You've had the whole time we have been here yet you've said nothing." He pointed out and for once i can see hurt in Edward's eyes. Guilt fills my blood for making him feel this way. I take a shaky breath ready to apologize again ,but Sam jumps up from the couch with his phone clutched tightly in his hands.
"Upstairs now!" He shouts over the music before running off through the coward with a worried Leah,Jacob and Quill following closely behind. I stand up and Edward follows quit ,and i turn to look at him not knowing what to do.
"Um...I-Just come on." I say taking his hand in my as if it's natural and pulling him through the crowd. No matter what Edward follows along silently and i can tell he's a little excited whereas im scared for what's going on.
The red spotlight flashes over us before the darkness of the upstairs hallway consumes us. I know exactly where they have gone and i walk past my old bedroom and use my other hand to slide along the wall.
"Ow! What was that" Edward hissed and i giggle.
"Its called my highheel when i shove it up your arse if you dont hurry up." I chuckle, Im glad were back to our normal banter. He huffs making me giggle before the front of my shoe hits the door in front of me. I can only presume were at the end of the hall and i use my free hand to open the door.
Of course when i open it i am met with probably the most luxurious room of the whole wearhouse. Though it's not as classy and clean as your probably presuming. The room is merely luxurious because it was the boss's old office. The windows only have one crack and there is only a tick layer of dust on the shelves and corners of the room.
Sam is pacing the room ,while the others are leaning against the huge desk place in the center of the room. As the squeak of the floor boards makes our presence knows Jacob and Leah seem to come to life.
"Whats he doing here ,he cant be in here for this. This is strictly gang bussiness."Jacob calls out in annoyance while crossing his arms over his chest.
"Yeah, Sam he can't know about us. Oh but i bet Bellas already told him all our juicy details. Wouldn't be surprised if she's told him about her sob story of a childhood-" Leah teases and all of a sudden i just snap.
"Both of you shut the fuck up. And you you little bitch i dont know what the fuck is wrong with you ,but you better shut up before i-"
"Before you what! You know you're all talk ,but no action" She points out with a bitchy smile and i stalk forward m fists clenched and ready.
"Ill fucking show you no action," i seethe through gritted teeth , My fists is ready to collide with her face. I dont know what's come over me, but i would never snap at Leah like what she said has taken things too far, especially bring up my past as if it is humourous.
"Stop it you two. Leah ,Jacob what ever petty reasons you have against Bella or Edward you forget about them. If Bella is dating Edward then its her choice in what she tells him not ours." Sam demands ,he puts boths hands on my shoulders pushing me back. "And Edward can stay if he likes, just know that once you're involved in this ,you stay involved in this"
I've never wanted Edward involved in my life, including the gang aspect. My life is beyond fucked up and complicated. Why would anyone even want to wish themselves to be a part of this life? I cant see the positives. Though Edward looks excited about the prospect of being involved.
"Edward," I sigh "It's your choice, but please ,please think carefully. I really dont like the idea of you getting involved in this shit." I make my opinion clear to him, hoping he will understand how much i dont want him involved in this. He bites his lip and pulls slightly on the black metal pierced through it.
"I want to stay." He announces and i look away towards Jacob and Leah seeing there pissed off faces. This is surely no life for Edward to get involved in ,but if he's willing to put his life on the line then so be it.
Sam nods and places his hand on Edwards shoulder." It's good to have you on board. We will discuss business later on ,but right now there is a more pressing matter at hand." Sam's voice fills the room with authority making my heart jump and he slams the door shut behind me and Edward. We stay where we are where as Sam stands center of the room getting all our attention.
"I received a message from a mate of mine and he informed me something about the boss-" He starts and we all stay silent. All our thoughts are probably going back to the same day, the day where i got shot.
We were tricked into thinking our supplier wanted to speak with us ,but we soon found out that was not the case. Though we never did find out who had sen those men to kill us.
"A rivalry gang in the north is who were apparently sent to kill us. They call themselves the volturi and they believe themselves to be the best in London. They came after us simply to eliminate any anomalies. Though im guessing whoever we met were just a bunch of minions, i mean they couldnt even properly hold a damn gun." Sam tries to joke even in this situation ,but none of us laugh.
On the inside im both fuming and scared at the same time. How dare they just try to kill us as if were useless pieces of meat. There the reason for my scar imprinted onto my left shoulder. Also, realization comes to me, if they've already failed once that means they're going to come back.
I can't help myself as my hand wraps around Edwards and he soothingly holds onto mine a little bit tighter. I glance at him from the corner of my eye and he's already looking at me. Now i can see the worry in his eyes from this situation, though it doesn't make me feel i feel as if i should have protected Edward from any of this, that way i could have played pretend around him, but now he's going to be constantly worrying about my safety.
"What can we do?" Quill asks the question going around my mind. Sam pinches his bottom lip between his thumb and forefinger.
"Theres not much we can do. We dont own any guns and im not planning on bring any weapons into this, were not that type of we can do is be prepared for an attack at anytime. We need to keep our phones on at all times and make sure that we are keeping up to date with any information." Sam informs us and we all nod ,but my thoughts are still filled with unanswered questions of the future.
"Look, guys i know this is worrying ,but there's not much we can do about it right now. It's late and we should all get some ill talk to you in the morning, you guys are crashing here for the night right?" Sam asks and i nod for the both of us.
Once were done we all leave with Sam and Quill leaving first to go downstairs ,but Leah and Jacob both turn around and block off the rest of the hall with glares being shot straight at us.
"What the fuck do you want?" I spat trying to tame my anger.
"Just to remind you about where your true loyalties lie. Just dont forget where you came from Isabella," Leah says and the use of my name makes me gulp. Nobody ever calls me that again ,because of the constant memories that come with it.
They turn and walk away leaving me in silence in the dark hallway with just Edward as company.I'm still for a few moments lost in the thoughts of that word...Isabella.
"Its all your fault Isabella, you fucking killed your own mother you piece of shit." Father yelled before his shin roughly came into contact with my face.
I wince ,forcing myself to think of something else. "You okay?" Edward questions in worry and his hands cup my cheeks in the dark.
"Uh-" I cough clearing my throat."Yeah im fine. Forget about them lets just go get some sleep i'm tired as hell." I fake whine and i lead Edward by hand to my old room.
When i open the door the only difference i see is that all my stuff is gone. Other then that it looks like the same old room it was when we first discovered this abandoned property.
"Um yeah, this is my room." I mumble with a pathetic gesture of my hand. Edward smiles slightly and moves around in wonder. Its not like he has to move far and he simply does a three sixty spin to do a quick view of the whole room.
"Its cozy," He comments and i chuckle at that. "What? It is to me." He smiles walking up to me and tilting my head up.
His leans down connecting his soft, plump lips to my own. I need no other cure other than the feeling of his lips on mine. I can barely remember anything that's happened in the last few hours because my thoughts are simply confused by Edward.
"Well i guess were sharing the same bed," I say pulling away for Edward and giving us some distance. no need to lead to something sles , especially in this gritty room.
"Hmm...well i guess we should get changed. Here you can have my shirt to sleep in." He pulls his top over head, revealing his gorgeous, toned torso to me. Soon he's kicking off his shoes and he throws me his black top.
I take in a quick gasp of air and turn away from his so i can take my own clothes off.
I leave my underwear on and just leave my discarded clothes to pool on the dusty floor. His t-shirt slips over my head easily and hangs off my body like a short dress. Its amazingly comfy with his natural cologne staining the fabric and wafting up my nose.
"You look... so fucking sexy right now." Edward growls in my ear as his body presses up against mine from attraction is evident as he presses himself harder against me and i laugh moving away from his so he doesn't get too cocky.
"Alright lover boy let's get some beauty sleep, you're in deep need of some." I tease clambering into my old bed. It feels so much better than the small single bed i have to use in the dorms. Edward follows suit and gets into bed next to me.
"Excuse me im plenty beautiful already." He jokes and i roll my eyes getting comfortable into my side of the bed. I pull the quilt right up to my elbows and close me eyes getting the feeling of home.I feel Edwards arm quickly wrap around my waist and pull me into body, i squeal from the quick movement.
"What the hell Edward i was sleeping." I scolded him , though technically i wasnt sleeping just yet.
He scoffed."You were practically hanging off the end of the bed. Plus this i way more comfier."
I couldn't disagree with him so i kept silent and just closed my eyes. I don't know why my heart won't stop racing right now. I can feel it drumming through my vein and im sure Edward can feel it through my thin skin. But why is is beating so erratically?