So, I finished Mightnight Sun in two days. It was intense, and now I have so many ideas swirling in my head so I thought I'd give this story an update. Please rate and review. Hoping everyone is safe and okay x
BPOV
Waking up in the morning was always difficult for me but waking up on this day was easy. I was up at first light, cleaning up the house, and my messy room. God was it messy. Clothes thrown all over the place, and books I had started to read and then gave up on.
I took my phone with me as I cleaned, so I was sure I would not miss Sam's call. I knew he had to patrol, and he was probably up very late, but that didn't stop the butterflies in my stomach at the thought of seeing him again, nor did it stop the anxiety of telling him what I have been keeping from him.
I didn't know how to start the conversation, I can't just say 'Hey Sam, you know how you phase into a wolf? And my ex is a vampire? Well, I pushed my ribs back into my body after Victoria, the vampire that was after me, tried to kill me'
Or maybe I could say that. I shook the thought from my head and went to see if Charlie was home. I found him sitting at the kitchen table, sipping on a coffee, and reading the paper. I knew he came home late last night, and I was surprised to see him awake this early.
"Dad, shouldn't you go back to bed? You look exhausted." I said, worried for him. He had been so good to me these past few weeks.
"It was quiet at work Bells, I'm fine. Thinking of going up to the lake for some fishing with Harry. Do you have any plans for the day?" He replied, giving me a small smile.
"I think I'm going to hang out with Sam" I said quietly whilst making some eggs for us both. I could swear I saw Charlie smile, bigger than I have ever seen him smile, but as I turned to face him, the smile was gone, and he just simply nodded and thanked me for breakfast. Charlie handed me the world news section of the paper and we ate in comfortable silence together.
Charlie left to pick up Harry and Sam still has not called.
I grabbed my camera and watched the footage from the other day, still not believing what I saw. A thought popped into my head, and I had some time after all. I doubt Sam would be awake.
I set up the camera again outside my window and stood on the ledge. I fell backwards, silently praying this would work and it was not an adrenaline rush last time. Oh no, what if it was? I am going to die.
As I hit the ground, I felt no pain. I felt normal. But this is not normal. How the hell would Sam take this? Would he think I am a freak? Oh god.
I paced up and down the stairs, thinking of what do to. I must tell him; I know I do but what if he thinks I'm too much of a freak. And then I realized, he is a wolf. I didn't judge him when he told me, maybe he would do the same thing to me. After all, he did imprint on me.
I had not even thought about the imprint, I was more worried about telling him my secret that I hadn't even had a chance to process anything. Sam said he was my soul mate, I thought Edward was my soul mate, but he left. Soul mates do not leave each other. And he left me unprotected. Ass.
Sam would be willing to take things slowly, I was sure of it. I added that to my mental list of things I had to speak to Sam about.
Sam called me at 11:30am. He still sounded half asleep, but it was still sexy.
Take it slow, I reminded myself. But I did spend some of last night making out with him on my kitchen bench, so maybe we just had a different type of slow.
"Hey Bella, still good to hang out today? I was thinking we just hang out at my house if you're comfortable with that" He asked. I agreed and letting him know I would be there within the hour.
I was so nervous I forgot to ask him for his address. As soon as I hung up the phone, my phone signalled a text message from Sam, with his address. I shook my head and smiled.
Rushing up the stairs to get ready, I cursed myself for cleaning my room this early morning. All the clothes I wanted to wear, I hung back up in my wardrobe instead of having them out for easy access. I pulled on my ripped black skinny jeans, and a black turtleneck sweater, and throwing on my white converse, I ran into the bathroom to sort out the mess that was my hair. I gave up after a few minutes, just pulling it into a messy bun hoping he would think I purposefully did it, instead being too lazy to tame my hair.
I caught myself in the full-length mirror and thought, Alice would never approve of this outfit.
Driving to Sam's was stressful, the truck was not in the best condition and I was worried about telling Sam, as well as wanting to see him.
I barely had pulled into his driveway, and he was out there waiting for me. And of course, he was shirtless, why would not he be. Which added to my anxiety.
He had me out of the car, and in an almost crushing hug in an instant.
"Hi there" I laughed, and that was almost one of the most genuine laughs that I had made in months.
Sam's house was everything I expected it to be. On the smaller side but still beautiful. It was neater than my room. He gave me a quick tour and lead me outside to is small deck. He had set out a pot of coffee out on the table with two mugs. He must have talked to Jake about my love for coffee.
"Come on, let's talk" he said, pulling me towards the table. What if he was going to say he can't do this like Edward did, my mind raced a hundred miles a minute.
"Baby? You okay?" He asked, standing in front of me, a frown on his face.
"Yeah, I'm good. Just had a moment" I replied softly.
"Bella, this is not the same thing. I promise you." He closed the space between and kissed the top of my head.
As we took our seats, I did not know how to start the conversation there was so much we needed to talk about.
"You said you had to show me something last night. Do you want to do that first?" He asked.
I considered my options, I guess I could figure out how to base the other conversations after I showed him.
"That night that they left, before you found me. I was attacked. By a vampire" I whispered.
He stood and watched me in shock.
"But Bella, your alive" He said.
I pulled out my camera and asked gave it to him. His face unreadable.
"I don't know what's wrong with me Sam. I should be dead. I should have been dead when Victoria got to me. I should have been dead after both jumps." I said.
"This is big Bella, but I promise, I will always be with you. We can figure this out, or we never mention it again. Whatever you want to do" Sam's eyes were worried as he pulled me into him.
"I don't know what I want to do. I don't know where to start." I cried softly to him.
Sam spent the next few minutes just holding me.
He poured me some coffee, and we sat down just sitting in silence. I did not know what to say, and he was processing everything.
"Is that the only thing you've tried? Please tell me it is" he said, holding my hand across the table.
I nodded, and I saw him sigh of relief.
"So, my imprint who dated a vampire, got attacked by a vampire, lived and is invincible? He said, a small smile tugging on his lips.
"Two" I replied. His eyebrows raised.
"I've been attached by two vampires. I was worst for wear after the first one though." I explained. His whole body tensed at my response. I started slowly explaining everything. From the first day in Forks, to meeting him. As tears fell down my face, Sam's eyes never left mine. His hand still holding mine, letting me know he was there.
"You are the most incredible woman I've met, Isabella." He said, after some silence.
I left my seat and planted myself in his lap, just wanting to be closer to him.
We spent the rest of the day, chatting. Nothing too heavy, just comfortable conversation. I heard Sam's stomach, and I laughed at him. The ways I saw the wolves eat at the bonfire; I was surprised he lasted this long. He made us some grilled cheese sandwiches as we discussed what the imprint meant.
"Basically, I will be anything you need me to be. And I will be that, for as long as you want me to." He explained. He explained, if I wanted to be friends, he would be my friend. And if I wanted more, he would be more.
He said he knows that I want to take it slow, and he would be ready and waiting for me.
"Do you get a choice Sam? I do not want to take away any of your choices" I said worried.
"When finally came home after my first phase, I went to Leah. I thought she was perfect for me, when I looked into her eyes and did not imprint on her, I was devastated. But as days passed, we both realised that our relationship was not right. Maybe if I did not phase, I would have stayed with her, but I genuinely believe I would have met you at some point and fallen exactly this hard" he said honestly.
I appreciated him being this open with me. I was willing to give this my all, I had nothing to lose and everything to gain.
With that final thought, I launched myself at him. Hugging him as tight as possible.
His body shook with laugher, looking down at my body pressed up against his. I really wanted to kiss him again and feel lips on mine. Reaching up on my toes, I saw him smirk, and lift me up for my mouth to reach his. Within seconds, I was again up on a kitchen bench kissing the hottest man alive.
Like last night, his kisses were passionate. Like he was putting all his emotion into it.
"Well, you two seem to be getting along" I head a voice come from behind Sam, I buried my head in Sam's chest to hide my blush.
"Paul! Jared! Out!" He turned his head away from mine and yelled. Both boys laughed as they walked out of the small house.
"I'm so sorry Bella, I swear I'll kill them both for not knocking" He said, cupping my face in his hands.
I brushed it off and told him it was fine. We did not lock the front door.
"Sam, I should go soon. Charlie will be home soon, and I have dinner to make. Did you want to come with me?" I asked, hopeful that he would say yes.
"I can't babe, I have to go find those two knuckleheads, and organise the patrols for this week. But I can come over tomorrow? Or if you miss me too much, I can come over tonight and continue what we were doing before we got interrupted." He said, his body still blocking me from getting off the bench, but I wasn't complaining.
"Mm, why not both?" I asked, pressing a soft kiss to his neck.
"That's my girl" He laughed, helping me off the bench and walking me towards the front door and outside.
"Never said I was your girl Samuel" I countered before I got in my car. Seconds after I finished my sentence Sam was pressed up against me, his lips hoovering over mine for a minute.
"Will you be? Or is that to fast?" He asked, his lips still not even brushing mine.
"I'll let you know tonight" I whispered against his lips.
He opened my car door for me and lifted me up into the seat.
"I'll see you then" He smirked.
So much for slow I thought as I headed home, but I couldn't be happier.
