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Chapter 5

"Hi, Bree," I say questioningly as I stand.

"Yeah," she says shyly.

"Take a seat; would you like something to eat, my treat?"

She nods at me and when the waitress comes over, we order our food. I wait it out just talking to her about school stuff until our food arrives. Once the waitress walks away and I know that we will not be interrupted again, I start to get down to why she called me.

"Are you in trouble at school?" I ask.

She shakes her head. "No, not at all. I never get into trouble."

"Bree, how about you just talk to me, tell me how I can help you?"

"I don't want to lose Jake. He may not be great, but he's all I really have."

I frown a little. "Is Jake your boyfriend?"

"No, he's my cousin – my Uncle Bill's son."

"Okay, so are they in trouble?"

Bree nods looking close to tears. "My uncle took me in. I shouldn't be here talking to you about this."

She stands and I do, too. "Bree, please trust me, I will help you and them if they allow me to."

She sits back down and I follow.

"It's just – I think they're in a lot of trouble. There's this guy that my uncle knows and to be honest he really scares me. I overheard him tell my Uncle Bill he owes him—well, a guy he works for—a lot of money. He has been making him and Jake sell this." Bree holds out her hand and I put my hand out. She drops something in my hand. I look at it and I see it's the same drug that Edward's been worrying about circulating fast in the schools.

"What is your uncle's last name?" I ask.

"Black," she responds quietly.

I swallow hoping that I don't show the worry I feel on my face. "Do you know the name of the guy your uncle was talking to?"

"Marcus, but I don't know his last name – sorry. I'd say though that he's German; well he sounds like he is. I've never seen the guy that he works for. I'm always hidden when he comes."

I nod at her, wondering if she hides or if Bill Black hides her. Needing more specifics on Marcus, I ask other questions first. "What else can you tell me about this guy, Marcus?"

Bree rubs her head. "He's not overly tall, about five-foot-ten; he has black hair and a cut on the left side of his face near his ear," Bree say as she runs her hand up showing me where. Bree carries on giving me more information.

"Bree," I hear a deep voice say suddenly from not too far away.

I look up to see Jake Black now standing here looking down at Bree. I put a smile on my face and try to channel my inner teen.

"Wow, Bree, is this your cousin. He's cute," I say with a giggle and Jake looks at me running his eyes up and down my form.

"Who is this, Bree?"

"I'm Bella," I say holding out my hand with a big bright smile.

"Hi, Bella, are you new here?"

"Yeah, just moved here and Bree has been showing me around. I hope I haven't gotten her into any trouble," I say biting my lip for the flirty factor.

Jake shakes his head smiling at me. "Nah, no trouble, what do you say about coming home with me? I'd like to show you a few things, too."

I swallow a little – feel a little uneasy about how he's looking at me, but I did flirt first to steer his attention.

"I'm not sure if I can, I'll need to call my dad," I say like a typical teen would.

I pick up my cell a little worried as it rings because Jake steps close enough he may be able to hear Edward talk.

"Hey, Daddy," I say right away when he picks up.

"Isabella?" Edward says slowly.

"Yeah, Dad, I know I'm not supposed to call you at work especially since you just started there, but my new friend Bree, you remember me talking about her right after my first day at school. Well, her cousin Jacob or Jake wants to know if I can come over to their house."

Jake's eyes seem to stay on me and he starts to run his hand along the side of my face.

"I told them that I had to call you first," I say it all in one breath hoping Edward will get the information that I need him to get.

"Isabella, honey, you know the rule about school days and me having to meet your friends first?"

I put a pout on my face as I can see Jake frown at me.

"Okay, Dad," I say. I make it look like I have ended the call before I place my still active phone in my bag, knowing Edward would still be able to hear us.

Jake takes a hold of my hand as I bring it back up. "You should've begged him a little. I really wanted to get to know you," Jake says as he runs his finger down my neck.

"Jake," Bree yells.

"What – your friend is hot. Please sugar, tell me your sweet ass is sixteen," Jake says suggestively and then licks his lips.

"Nope, not until Christmas Eve," I say quickly.

"Couple of months' time then? I can't wait until then, but I will and then I'll give you a special birthday treat."

He looks at the table seeing the drugs are still there.

"Bree?"

"Oh, don't get mad at her, it's not her fault. My mom died, and I needed a little pick me up. She was just helping me, please don't get her into trouble," I say rubbing my hand up and down his arm.

"Well, this here cost a shitload of money." I take some money out of my pocket.

Jake looks at Bree and leans toward me "You want this? Then the price is I get you as my girl. You see, what I want to do to your hot little body that would be the perfect payment." He pulls me to him kissing me roughly as he places the drugs Bree gave me in his pocket.

"Time to go home, Bree."

I start to breathe heavily closing my eyes as they both walk out.

"Isabella," I hear getting yelled after a few minutes. I grab my cell again.

"I'm here," I say feeling myself start to shake.

"I know. I can see you." I look around but can't see him anywhere.

"I'm outside in my car – get out here now."

I pay the bill and walk out and get into his car.

A/N: Well what are your thoughts on how Bella handled this situation?