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Chapter 13:
Bella's POV
I opened my eyes and they focused on the strange ceiling above me, I felt the heat from Jake's body next to mine and that's when I remembered everything. That's when I realized that I had no idea what time it was and I'm sure Alice had called my cell about three hundred times. I still had to fill her in on Edward being Jake's ex's baby daddy. Just thinking that made me feel like I was the star on some soap opera, seriously.
Carefully I pulled myself out from under Jake's arm; luckily it seemed he was a pretty heavy sleeper. I prayed that Billy hadn't returned or my exit would be more than awkward. I grabbed my clothes off the floor throwing them on, knowing I looked like a disheveled mess. Once I was dressed I snuck out of the room looking for paper and a pen to write Jake a note. I found a pad of paper next to the telephone and began scribbling my note.
~Jake
Went home. Call me when you wake up.
Love, Bella.
Sneaking back into Jake's bedroom, I paused. I took in his sleeping form and realized how much I didn't think I could live without him. Was it possible to only know someone for a short time but realize how important they are to you? I gently kissed Jake on the forehead before placing the note on the empty pillow next to him, taking one last glance I silently made my way out of the bedroom.
I slipped on my shoes and grabbed my purse and headed out the front door, only to be greeted by Leah Clearwater who was wheeling Billy up the front walk.
"Bella?" Her questioning tone caused my face to turn three different shades of red. Would she know? Would she figure it out? What kind of excuse could I make for coming out of Jake's house?
"Hi Leah." Looking down at the sidewalk I scampered past both her and Billy, this was not how I wanted to meet Jake's Father. Scurrying out of his house with the obvious post sex hair and disheveled appearance, what a wonderful first impression that would make. Ok. Scratch that. What a wonderful first impression I just made.
Quickly I climbed into my truck and turned the key the engine roaring in protest. I thought about Jake and I's declaration of love for each other as I took one last look at the house, Leah and Billy both watching me from the porch.
Shit. Nobody was supposed to know.
I pulled out my phone as I began driving the road that would lead me back into Forks; I slowed down my speed and quickly typed a text to Alice. R U Home? I need to talk 2 u! Can I come over in an hour?
Charlie would give me a ticket for sure if he had seen that maneuver. As I put my phone back in my purse with one hand while steering the truck with the other, I saw a flash of silver coming towards my truck.
I slammed on my brakes, but it was too late. The person in the silver car was speeding too fast and not paying attention to the roads that were still slick from the recent rain. The sound of squealing tires was almost deafening.
I heard the crunch of metal as the small silver car collided with my ancient truck; I felt a sharp pain in my head as it hit off the steering wheel. Warm liquid was running down my face, putting my hand to it I saw it was blood. Oh if I had only stayed in that bed cuddled up next to Jake's warm body.
Blackness.
Jake's POV
Voices.
I was in that semi-conscious state and I could hear two very low voices in the other room. One I recognized as my father and the other was feminine. My ears perked up when I heard Bella's name mentioned.
Rolling over I had planned on pulling Bella close to me and going back to my dream, which of course Bella was the star off. However, my hand was only met with a cold mattress and pile of blankets. As my eyes slowly opened and came into focus hoping that Bella was still somewhere in the room, I saw the piece of paper on the empty pillow next to mine.
~Jake
Went home. Call me when you wake up.
Love, Bella.
Her words brought a smile to my face, and I couldn't wait to call her and let he know that. I picked up my cell phone from the nightstand and called her. Her phone didn't even ring it went right to voicemail. "Hey Bells, its Jake. I'm awake and I got your note. Give me a call. I love you." Snapping my phone shut I grabbed a pair of shorts off the floor and headed out to see who it was that was still here talking with Billy.
I walked out of my bedroom, the door creaking loudly. I made my way into the kitchen where the voices were coming from and I was met with Leah's icy glare.
"So I guess you and Bella are getting pretty cozy."
Leave it to Leah to be blunt and directly to the point. Billy's gaze met mine and I could see him apologizing to me in his own way, he knew the truth that the others didn't know.
The baby isn't mine!
I had to wonder how Edward managed to stay under the radar and nobody knew he was here, how in the world had he managed to sneak around with Vanessa and not get busted was beyond me. Yet, I get judged. Taking a deep breath I had to tell myself that the truth will come out in its own due time.
I didn't even answer Leah's accusations, how could I? I had no idea of what transpired while I was sleeping, for all I knew she saw Bella coming out of my bedroom. I headed into the shower and let the warm water take my worries away, not to mention how the thoughts of Bella helped.
I threw one some fresh clean clothes and headed back to my room to see if Bella had called me back, I walked past Leah again and didn't say a word. I could feel her eyes shooting daggers into my back as I walked past. I couldn't exactly be mad at her, it wasn't her fault she didn't know the truth.
My cell phone beeped signaling a missed call, I picked it up off the nightstand and saw on the screen I had not one but six missed calls. I opened the phone and flipped through the missed call list, none of them were Bella. In fact, all six missed calls were Seth.
I got the feeling that something was wrong, terribly wrong. I hit the send button and my phone dialed Seth who picked up on the first ring.
"Damn Jake. I have tried to get a hold of you forever." He seemed out of breath.
"Seth, is something wrong?" I could feel the lump being to form in my throat.
"Jake. Listen. Bella was in a car accident.. she's at.."
"What? Is she ok?" My voice was frantic and I was already slipping my shoes on.
"Listen to me Jake. She's unconscious but she's stable. She's at Forks Community Hospital."
I raced out of my room grabbing the keys to my dad's truck, getting a questioning glance from both him and Leah. "Bella was in an accident.." I mumbled to them both making my way out the front door, almost forgetting Seth was still on the phone.
"I'm on my way Seth, I'll meet you there.." I was just about to snap my cell phone shut.
"Jake!" Seth was screaming. "Edward is there."
Anger mixed with the worry that already filled my body, I didn't even bother to ask why when I snapped my phone shut and climbed into my dad's truck. I was going to make it to Forks in record time.
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