Chapter 26:
Elena had gone missing, but with the help of a locating spell from Bonnie, they had been able to find out where she was. Stefan and Damon were going to find her, and Bella had said she would go too, but there was a strange feeling inside her that she didn't like. She felt as if she needed to stay in Mystic Falls, but she didn't know why. She loved Damon and she wanted to go with him to make sure he came back alive, but there was another part of her telling her to stay.
"Bella, stay here, we'll be fine. I'll look after him." Stefan told her, hands on her arms.
"Are you sure...?"
He smiled slightly and nodded, "Positive. Just relax, go for a run or something. I can tell something's on your mind."
"Thanks, Stefan,"
Stefan walked out to the car, anxious to get going and save Elena, whilst Damon stood with Bella and gave her a long, passionate kiss. She smiled, a little dazed, when they broke apart, making him chuckle. He loved doing that to her.
"Keep the bed warm." He told her, smirking and winking, and then turned to meet Stefan at the car. Bella waved them off before taking Stefan's advice. A run always usually cleared her head.
I missed running ... she thought, the wind blowing through her hair and across her face. It reminded her a little of Forks on a windy day, just standing out in the school parking lot in particularly bad weather. The thought made her smile. Mystic Falls reminded her of the little town in Washington; it was just a lot sunnier in Virginia.
Before Bella knew it, she was running through trees in Kentucky. She had crossed a border without even realising. But she didn't stop. Running was escaping, and she hadn't done a lot of that recently. She had changed, grown up, but she was still eighteen year old Bella Swan inside. She was still overwhelmed with the supernatural life, still needed a break from reality.
Bella slowed when she reached more urban areas to not attract attention, but when she found forests or rural areas she shot off once again, until Kentucky passed her by and she was suddenly all the way into Colorado. She slowed, stopping in a forest and sitting down against a tree, closing her eyes and listening to the sounds of the wildlife.
Tweet
Bird landing on water
Swoosh
Chirp
Squawk
Flap of wings
Thunder of paws against the forest floor
Squawks
Dozens of wing flaps flooding the air
More thundering of paws
Growls
Bella's eyes snapped open. That wasn't the sounds of any normal wildlife. She scanned the forest, wondering how far out she had heard or if the sounds were close. Her head turned, her body standing tall, and her eyes met the unmistakable deep brown ones she hadn't seen since the day of her wedding.
Dun dun dun... But is it who you think it is?
Sorry I've been away so long. Really, really, really sorry.
New ideas have arrived in my head (e.g. had a brainwave and I've just written this now), but I can't promise they'll be floating onto documents very quickly. A Levels and Uni applications are looming.
But I can promise I will continue writing, despite how long it may take me. I understand this can be irritating, so I won't blame you for abandoning.
I love you all, and thank you to those who have been patient.
E. x